Chennai: Popular Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy died of cardiac arrest today in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He was 73. Fondly called JP, the actor was best-known for playing comic and villainous roles in films. He was also part of some Tamil movies.

Jaya Prakash Reddy’s death has left the industry in deep shock. Film personalities including Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, Sudheer Babu, Rana Daggubati, Rakul Preet Singh and many others took to social media to post their condolences.

Mahesh Babu wrote, 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.

Rana Daggubati shared a picture of Jaya Prakash Reddy along with a few heart-breaking emoticons.

‘Woke up to a terrible news. Rest in peace sir,’ Sudheer Babu wrote in his tribute.

Jaya Prakash Reddy was last seen in Mahesh Babu’s Sarileru Neekevvaru.

Some of his notable works include films such as Samarasimha Reddy, Jayam Manade Raa, Chennakesava Reddy, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Narasimha Naidu, Gabbar Singh and Temper.

He played a comical role in Tamil movie Uthama Puthiran starring Dhanush in the lead