Jayaprakash Reddy
Biography
Jaya Prakash Reddy (8 May 1946 – 8 September 2020) was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. Born in Sirvel of Andhra Pradesh, he came into the limelight with the film Samarasimha Reddy (1999) where he played the role of Veera Raghava Reddy. He acted as an antagonist in films such as Jayam Manade Raa (2000) and Chennakesava Reddy (2002).
Later in his career, he was also featured in many comic roles. He died at his home in Guntur on 8 September 2020, at the age of 74, from massive cardiac arrest. He was honored with a Special Jury Award (Alexander) for contributing to Tollywood at the 16th Santosham Film Awards.
Known for
Amar Akbar Anthony
Goutham Nanda
Pantham
Raja The Great
Khaidi No. 150
Sarrainodu
Bruce Lee: The Fighter
Rudhramadevi
Pandaga Chesko
Race Gurram
Masala
Balupu
Ongole Gittha
Naayak
Rebel
Racha
Nippu
Kandireega
Seetharamula Kalyanam Lankalo
Anjaneyulu
Kick
Parugu
Krishna
Vikramarkudu
Chatrapathi
Varsham
Nee Kosam
Actor
Amar Akbar Anthony as Pullareddy
Goutham Nanda as JP Gowda
Pantham as Health Minister
Raja The Great as Devaraj's henchman
Sarrainodu as Bhoopathi
Bruce Lee: The Fighter as Fight Master Dangerous David, Police Inspector G. Ramji
Rudhramadevi as Amba Devudu
Pandaga Chesko as Jaya
Race Gurram as IG of Police
Masala as Eddulu Kameshwar Rao
Balupu as CI Basava
Ongole Gittha as Adikeshavulu's Father
Naayak as Babji's paternal uncle
Rebel as
Racha as Krishna Varma SI
Nippu as
Kandireega as Rajanna
Seetharamula Kalyanam Lankalo as Veer Pratap's Uncle
Anjaneyulu as Babulal
Kick as
Parugu as Sub Inspector
Krishna as Jakka's uncle
Vikramarkudu as Home minister
Chatrapathi as M. Ratna Kumar
Varsham as Producer Seenayya
Nee Kosam as Sasirekha's father