Guntur: Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy, who was known for his comic timing, died on Tuesday due to cardiac arrest. He was 73.
The actor breathed his last at his residence at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
Many celebrities and politicians took to social media to mourn the death of one of the acclaimed actors.
Director S.S. Rajamouli tweeted that, “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 villain roles over the decades. May your soul rest in peace Folded hands.”
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
Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, also expressed grief over the demise of the actor.
Telugu cinema and theatre has lost a gem today with the demise of Jayaprakash Reddy Garu. His versatile performances over several decades have given us many a memorable cinematic moments. My heart goes out to his family and friends in this hour of grief. #JayaPrakashReddy pic.twitter.com/gOCfffmQjP
— N Chandrababu Naidu #StayHomeSaveLives (@ncbn) September 8, 2020
Actor Riteish Deshmukh also paid tribute to Jaya Prakash Reddy. He tweeted, “thank you for all the entertainment Jayaprakashreddy garu.. deepest condolences, prayers & strength to the family and the loved ones”.
Thank you for all the entertainment #Jayaprakashreddy garu.. deepest condolences, prayers & strength to the family and the loved ones. #RIP https://t.co/53rx0twBBp
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 8, 2020
Ravi Teja also shared how he used to fondly call Jaya Prakash Reddy as Mama. He tweeted, “Very sad to hear about JayaPrakashReddy garu. I used to fondly call him Mama. This is a huge loss for all of us. My condolences to the family and loved ones. Rest in peace Mama.”
Very sad to hear about #JayaPrakashReddy garu. I used to fondly call him Mama. This is a huge loss for all of us. My condolences to the family and loved ones. Rest in peace Mama ?
— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) September 8, 2020
