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Tollywood comedian Venugopal Kosuri passes away due to coronavirus

Reports state that

Tollywood

comedian Venugopal Kosuri passed away on September 23 due to coronavirus.

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Even as news of his demise broke, social media was filled with condolences for his family from loved ones and fans. Sources state that the actor was being treated for

Covid-19

at a private hospital in Gachibowli in Hyderabad. But despite getting medical care, Venugopal is said to have passed away due to deteriorating health.

Venugopal from Narsapur,

West Godavari

retired after working as a manager in Food Corporation of India. He juggled acting with his day-job due to his passion for the field and would even take place in the drama competitions that were held at his work place. He is known for acting in many films like Maryada Ramanna, Chalo, Pilla Zamindar, Ami Thumi and more. He worked in numerous films over 26 years.

In an interview, he however stated that while his debut was in Tegimpu, his role in SS Rajamouli’s Maryada Ramanna remains his absolute favourite. “It is only due to Maryada Ramanna that I am recognised as an actor today,” said the late actor who played the role of Brahmaji’s father in the film. He also revealed that he acted in every film of

SS Rajamouli

except Student No 1.

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