The star comedian of the 2000s, Venu Madhav, is no more. He breathed his last today at a private hospital in Hyderabad while being treated for a kidney-related ailment. Venu hadn't been doing movies for several years due to health issues.

Beginning his career as a clerk at a TDP party office, he shared association with the party as a campaigner doing mimicry. His debut happened in 1996 with 'Sampradayam' and since then he acted in 400 movies or so.

Venu shared the screen with big names such as Megastar Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, etc. He was one of the most sought-after comedians with no match in the 2000s.

He is survived by wife and two children.

IndiaGlitz condoles the demise of Venu Madhav. May his bereaved family have the strength to overcome the irreparable loss.