Jaya Prakash Reddy (1946-2020): Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Prakash Raj and others mourn the death of a versatile actor

JP Reddy was 74 years old (Photo: N Chandrababu Naidu / Twitter).

Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy passed away on Tuesday. The 74-year-old actor suffered cardiac arrest at his residence in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

Reddy was popular for his role in such films as Samarasimha Reddy, Preminchukundam Raa, Narasimha Naidu, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Julayi, Ready, Kick, Jayam Manadera, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, Avunu Valliddaru Istapaddaru, Kabaddi Kabbadi, Kithakiditha. Initially, the actor gained popularity for his villain roles, and later in his career, he appeared in various comic roles. He was last seen in Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), starring Mahesh Babu.

The death of Jaya Prakash Reddy has left the Telugu film industry saddened and shocked. Director and screenwriter Anil Ravipudi shared on Twitter how Reddy is “irreplaceable as an artist and person.” He wrote: “My journey with JP garu has always been special. It has been a part of almost all my films. He treated me like one of his own and used to speak with a lot of love. I will surely miss him very much. Rest in peace sir. You are irreplaceable as an artist and as a person. “