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Jaya Prakash Reddy
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| Born | 8 May 1946 |
| Died | 8 September 2020 (aged 74) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981—2020 |
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 several 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 an age of 74, from massive cardiac arrest. He was honoured with Special Jury Award (Alexander) for his contribution to Tollywood at the 16th Santosham Film Awards.
Selected filmography
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Mutyala Pallaki | College Principal | |
| 1981 | Varalabbayi | Cameo appearance | |
| 1985 | Kanchu Kavacham | General Jimbo | |
| 1988 | Brahma Puthrudu | ||
| 1990 | Prema Khaidi | Police | |
| 1990 | Shatruvu | Mayor | |
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | Bank manager | |
| 1990 | Bobbili Raja | Tribal | |
| 1991 | Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | Phani | |
| 1993 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Hijra | |
| 1997 | Preminchukundam Raa | Veerabadrayya | |
| 1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | Veeraraghava Reddy | |
| 2000 | Jayam Manade Raa | Narasimha Naidu | |
| 2000 | Vijayaramaraju | ||
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | ||
| 2001 | Anandam | Sub-Inspector of Police | Cameo appearance |
| 2001 | Snehamante Idera | Padmini's uncle | |
| 2002 | Seema Simham | Kulashekar Rao | |
| 2002 | Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru | Constable | |
| 2002 | Sontham | Gulabi Thief | |
| 2002 | Chennakeshava Reddy | Venkat Reddy | |
| 2003 | Palnati Brahmanayudu | Narsinga Naidu | |
| 2003 | Swetha Naagu | Sarpararanya Dhora | simultaneously shot in Kannada and Telugu languages |
| 2003 | Nijam | Sidda Reddy | |
| 2003 | Seetayya | Sarvarayudu | |
| 2003 | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Head Constable | |
| 2004 | Shiva Shankar | ||
| 2005 | Evadi Gola Vaadidi | Banda Reddy | |
| 2005 | Chatrapati | Municipal Commissioner | |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | JP | |
| 2005 | Narasimhudu | Local MLA | |
| 2006 | Kithakithalu | Soundarya's father | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Home Minister | |
| 2007 | Julayi | Reddy | |
| 2007 | Dhee | Pedhananayana | |
| 2007 | Godava | ||
| 2008 | Ready | Chitti Naidu | |
| 2008 | Siddu From Sikakulam | Obul Reddy | |
| 2008 | King | Appaji | |
| 2008 | Nagaram | Gudisala Narayana Murthy | |
| 2008 | Krishna | Jakka's uncle | |
| 2008 | Parugu | Sub-Inspector | |
| 2008 | Dongala Bandi | ||
| 2009 | Raju Maharaju | ||
| 2009 | Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi | ||
| 2009 | Anjaneyulu | Babulal | |
| 2009 | Bangaru Babu | ||
| 2009 | Kasko | JP | |
| 2010 | Seeta Ramula Kalyanam Lankalo | Veera Pratap's father | |
| 2010 | Prasthanam | Bangaru Raju | |
| 2010 | Namo Venkatesa | Bhadrappa's grandfather | |
| 2010 | Bindaas | Seshadri Naidu | |
| 2011 | Madatha Kaja | JP | |
| 2011 | Oosaravelli | Sarkar | |
| 2011 | Seema Tapakai | Venkatappa | |
| 2011 | Kandireega | Rajanna | |
| 2012 | Betting Bangaraju | Police Officer | |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Police Commissioner | |
| 2013 | Naayak | Babji's Paternal Uncle | |
| 2013 | Baadshah | Aadhi's father | |
| 2013 | Bhai | Venkat Reddy | |
| 2013 | Balupu | CI Basava | |
| 2013 | Shadow | Home Minister Naidu | |
| 2013 | Adda | Cameo appearance | |
| 2013 | Masala | Eddulu Kameshwar Rao | |
| 2014 | Legend | MLA | |
| 2014 | Race Gurram | IG J.P. | |
| 2014 | Manam | Home Minister J.P. | |
| 2014 | Jump Jilani | Veera Puli Reddy | |
| 2014 | Rabhasa | Peddi Reddy alias Pedayya | |
| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | Corporater Indra | |
| 2015 | Pataas | Central Minister JP | |
| 2015 | Akhil | Kishore's father | |
| 2015 | Temper | Home Minister of A.P. | |
| 2015 | LOL | Somyayajulu | |
| 2015 | Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Kaushik | |
| 2015 | Shivam | Bhoji Reddy's brother-in-law | |
| 2015 | Bruce Lee - The Fighter | Fight Master Dangerous David & Police Inspector G. Ramji | Dual Role |
| 2015 | Soukhyam | Pellikoduku | |
| 2015 | Tripura | ||
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Bhoopathi | |
| 2016 | Supreme | M.L.A. | |
| 2016 | Hyper | Party President | |
| 2016 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | ||
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Commissioner Krishna Murthy | |
| 2017 | Radha | Acharya Deva | |
| 2017 | Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Jailor | |
| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa | Sravani's father | |
| 2017 | Raja the Great | Devaraj's henchmen | |
| 2018 | Inttelligent | Sathya Murthy | |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Central Minister JP | |
| 2018 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | ||
| 2018 | MLA | Nagappa | |
| 2018 | Chethilo Cheyyesi Cheppu Baava | ||
| 2018 | Pantham | Health Minister | |
| 2018 | Nela Ticket | C.P. Ranjith Kumar | |
| 2018 | Lover | Goon | |
| 2018 | Silly Fellows | Jacket Janakiram | |
| 2018 | Amar Akbar Anthony | WATA chairman | |
| 2019 | Crazy Crazy Feeling | Dream father | |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Nagendra's Father | |
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Police DCP | Posthumously released |
| 2021 | Aaradugula Bullet | Posthumously released |
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Anjaneya | Jaya Prakash | |
| 2003 | Diwan | Kandhavel | |
| 2005 | Aaru | Reddy (Nathan's enemy) | |
| 2005 | Chinna | Chinna's ex boss | |
| 2006 | Dharmapuri | MLA Konda Mookan | |
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Chinnamuthu Goundar | Also dubbed his own voice for his character in Tamil |
Kannada films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Shwetha Naagara | Sarpa Kaadu Dhorey | simultaneously shot in Kannada and Telugu languages |
| 2008 | Satya in Love | Veda's Father (Telugu Factionist) | |
| 2008 | Citizen | Home minister of Karnataka | |
| 2009 | Yagna | Varadaraj |
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Villain - Jayam Manadera (2000)
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