Actor Jaya Prakash Reddy passes away; Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli, Allu Arjun and others pay tribute

On Tuesday (September 8th) South actor Jaya Prakash Reddy who has entertained the audience with his comic and villainous roles in Telugu films has passed away. The actor reportedly died after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 74. 

 The film industry has been saddened by the death of Jaya Prakash Reddy. The actor has enthralled his fans in films like Brahma Puthrudu, Samarasimha Reddy, Anjaneya, Uthamaputhiran, Ista Paddaru, among many others. 

Celebs including Nagarjuna, SS Rajamouli, Venkatesh Daggubati, Sudheer Babu, Genelia D'Souza, Kajal Aggarwal, Surender Reddy, Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj, Jr NTR, Allu Arjun and other actors took to their respective social media handle to mourn the death of Jaya Prakash Reddy. 

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He was a fine gentle man mr. Jaiprakash reddy Garu .. my condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace

— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) September 8, 2020

Saddened to know that Jaya Prakash Reddy Garu is no more . Condolences to the family , near & dear ones . May he Rest in Peace . pic.twitter.com/HPODCOWvEB

— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) September 8, 2020

Shocked & saddened to know about the sudden demise of #JayaPrakashReddy garu. Had great times working with him. Thanks for entertaining us with your versatility by portraying some memorable comedy and villian roles over the decades. May your soul rest in peace

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) September 8, 2020

Saddened by the passing of #JayaPrakashReddy garu. One of TFI's finest actor-comedians. Will always cherish the experience of working with him. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) September 8, 2020

Woke up to a terrible news. Rest in peace sir. #JayaprakashReddy pic.twitter.com/pjadwyFblI

— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) September 8, 2020

అద్భుతమైన నటనతో అందరినీ అలరించిన జయప్రకాష్ రెడ్డి గారు ఇక లేరు అనే వార్త బాధాకరం. ఆయన ఆత్మ కు శాంతి కలగాలని కోరుకుంటున్నాను. Rest in Peace sir Jayaprakash Reddy Garu

— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) September 8, 2020

RIP #Jayaprakashreddy garu .. Remembering fondly our great times at shoots.. Was always fun interacting with you.. Prayers and strength to the family

— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) September 8, 2020

Box Office India offers condolences to the bereaved family