Actor Jaya Prakash Reddy passes away at age of 74

Jaya Prakash Reddy Death: Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy on Tuesday passed away at the age of 74 at his residence in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh following a heart attack.

Jaya Prakash Reddy was a prominent actor popularly known for his villainous and comic roles. Some popular films of Jaya Prakash Reddy include Samarasimha Reddy, Preminchukundam Raa, Narasimha Naidu, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Julayi, Ready, Kick, Jayam Manadera, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, Avunu Valliddaru Istapaddaru, Kabaddi Kabbadi, Evadi Gola Vadidi, Double Attack and Kithakithalu.

He was last seen in Mahesh Babu-starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru, which released in January this year. Meanwhile, TDP (Telugu Desam Party) chief N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief on the passing away of Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy.

Likewise, actor Sudheer Babu took to Twitter and wrote: "Woke up to terrible news. Rest in peace, sir." Politician, N Chandrababu Naidu tweeted: "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."

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Actor Satya Dev wrote: "Saddened by the demise of our own Legendary actor Jaya Prakash Reddy Garu. You are irreplaceable sir, will miss you. Rest in peace, Sir.

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