Famous South Actor :: Jayaprakash Reddy :: Is No More

Jayaprakash Reddy passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at his residence in Guntur, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest. He was 74.In his career spanning three decades, the senior actor played many varied roles, from villains to comedic characters. The actor was a native of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh.

The actor was particularly known for speaking the Rayalaseema dialect perfectly, and for his comic timing. Jayaprakash Reddy made his debut in films with Venkatesh’s  Brahmaputrudu in 1988, according to the Times of India. He was recently seen on screen in Mahesh Babu’s Sarileru Neekevvaru which released in January. 

His most popular films include  Samarasimha Reddy, Preminchukundam Raa, Narasimha Naidu, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Julayi, Ready, Kick, Jayam Manadera, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, Avunu Valliddaru Istapaddaru, Kabaddi Kabbadi, Gabbar Singh, Chennakeshavareddy, Nayak and Chatrapathi, to name a few.

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Jayaprakash Reddy also featured in Surya’s Tamil film Aaru and Dhanush’s  Uthamaputhiran.Mourning his loss, TDP president Chandrababu Naidu said, “Telugu cinema and theatre has lost a gem today with the demise of Jayaprakash Reddy Garu. His versatile performances over several decades have given us many memorable cinematic moments. My heart goes out to his family and friends in this hour of grief.” #JayaprakashReddy