Reddy was best known for his comic roles and movie villains. (Image courtesy: ActorSatyaDev)
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- Jaya Prakash Reddy died Tuesday
- “You will always appreciate the experience of working with him”: Mahesh Babu
- “I had a great time working with him,” wrote SS Rajamouli.
New Delhi:
South Korean actor Jaya Prakash Reddy, best known for his comic roles and villains in Telugu movies, died on Tuesday. He was 74 years old. The actor reportedly died after suffering cardiac arrest. The film industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Jaya Prakash Reddy, who appeared in several films in Telugu and Tamil as Brahma Puthrudu, Samarasimha Reddy, Uthamaputhiran, Aaru, Anjaneya and Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru, Among many others. Tributes came on Twitter from the likes of Nagarjuna, Venkatesh Daggubati, Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj, Jr NTR, SS Rajamouli, Sudheer Babu, Genelia D’Souza, Kajal Aggarwal, Surender Reddy, Satyadev Kancharana and other actors and filmmakers.
Nagarjuna, who shared screen space with Jaya Prakash Reddy in various films such as Manmadhudu, King, Bhai and Adhipathi, tweeted: “You were a good gentleman, Mr. Jaya Prakash Reddy Garu … My condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace.”
He was a good sir sir. Jaiprakash reddy Garu .. my condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace
– Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) September 8, 2020
“I am extremely saddened to hear about the sudden disappearance of my dear friend, Jaya Prakash Reddy garu. We were such a great match on screen. We will definitely miss him. RIP. Praying for his family and loved ones,” tweeted Venkatesh Daggubati, who co-starred with the late actor in various movies like Ganesh, Tulasi and Brahma Puthrudu.
I am very sad to hear about the sudden disappearance of my dear friend. #Jayaprakashreddy garu. We were a great combination on screen. I will definitely miss it. #RIP
Praying for your family and loved ones pic.twitter.com/9E2FCVVXod– Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) September 8, 2020
Mahesh Babu mourned Jaya Prakash Reddy with these words: “Saddened by the passing of Jaya Prakash Reddy garu. One of the best actors and comedians in the Telugu film industry. He will always appreciate the experience of working with him. Condolences to his family and loved ones.. “
Saddened by the passing of #JayaPrakashReddy garu. One of the best TFI actors and comedians. You will always appreciate the experience of working with him. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
– Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) September 8, 2020
Director SS Rajamouli, in his eulogy piece, wrote: “Shocked and saddened to learn about the sudden disappearance of #JayaPrakashReddy garu. I had a great time working with him. Thank you for entertaining us with your versatility in playing some memorable comedy and villain in decades. May his soul rest in peace. “
Shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden disappearance of #JayaPrakashReddy garu. I had a great time working with him. Thank you for entertaining us with your versatility in playing some memorable comedies and villainous roles throughout the decades. May your soul rest in peace
– rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) September 8, 2020
Prakash Raj, who worked with Jaya Prakash Reddy on films like Sarileru Neekevvaru and Parugu, paid tribute to the late actor like this:
Thanks for entertaining us CHIEF RIP pic.twitter.com/AVCvnnPGfT
– Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) September 8, 2020
Actor Satyadev tweeted: “Saddened by the disappearance of our own legendary actor #JayaPrakashReddy garu. You are irreplaceable sir, you will be missed. Rest in peace sir.”
Saddened by the disappearance of our own legendary actor #JayaPrakashReddy garu. You are irreplaceable sir, I will miss you. Rest in peace sir. pic.twitter.com/1ROqrTvZMt
– Uma Maheswara Rao (@ActorSatyaDev) September 8, 2020
Here’s how Telugu and Hindi film industry actors mourned Jaya Prakash Reddy on Twitter:
I woke up with terrible news. Rest in peace sir. #JayaprakashReddypic.twitter.com/pjadwyFblI
– Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) September 8, 2020
. Rest in peace Sir Jayaprakash Reddy Garu
– Jr NTR (@ tarak9999) September 8, 2020
A great loss to #Telugu cinema, Om Shanti #JayaPrakashReddypic.twitter.com/ZcyQr2b2Sh
– Pranitha Subhash (@pranitasubhash) September 8, 2020
RIP #Jayaprakashreddy garu .. Fondly remembering our good times on the set .. It was always fun interacting with you .. Prayers and strength to the family
– Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) September 8, 2020
Thanks for all the entertainment #Jayaprakashreddy garu .. deepest condolences, prayers and strength for the family and loved ones. #RIPhttps://t.co/53rx0twBBp
– Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 8, 2020
Om Shanti #Jayaprakashreddy Garu offers his condolences to his family.
– Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) September 8, 2020
Deeply saddened by the disappearance of the brilliant actor #Jayaprakashreddy Garu. My condolences to the family and loved ones.
Rest in peace sir. pic.twitter.com/fnSlcSRCJq– SurenderReddy (@DirSurender) September 8, 2020
This is a great loss for TFI. Deeply shocked and saddened to learn that Jayaprakash Reddy garu is no more. May your soul rest in peace sir. My deepest condolences to his family.
Few media channels are showing his latest photo, which is not fair at all.– MM * (@ HeroManoj1) September 8, 2020
Dear #Jayaprakashreddy garu … thanks for keeping us entertained … I always amazed you from the day I met you on the Ready sets … rest in peace now sir.
Love..#RAPO
– RAm POthineni (@ramsayz) September 8, 2020
Jaya Prakash Reddy was best known for his performances in films such as Jayam Manade Raa, Chennakesava Reddy, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Narasimha Naidu, Gabbar Singh and Temper. He was last seen at Mahesh Babu’s Sarileru Neekevvaru, which was released earlier this year.
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