# Jaya Prakash Reddy

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 of cardiac arrest at his home in Guntur on 8 September 2020, at the age of 74. 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 | |
| 1978 | Nayudu Bava | Doctor | |
| 1981 | Varalabbayi | Cameo appearance | |
| 1983 | Tarzan Sundari | Leader of the gang which decides to capture Tarzan Sundari | |
| 1984 | James Bond 999 | Police Chief | |
| 1984 | Pralaya Simham | Driver Balaram | |
| 1985 | Kanchu Kavacham | General Jimbo | |
| 1985 | Lady James Bond | | |
| 1988 | Brahma Puthrudu | S.P | |
| 1989 | Bhagavan | | |
| 1990 | Prema Khaidi | Police | |
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | Bank manager | |
| 1990 | Iddaru Iddare | Ramireddy | |
| 1990 | Bobbili Raja | Tribal | |
| 1991 | Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu | Suyodhana Rao | |
| 1991 | Nayakuralu | | |
| 1991 | Shatruvu | Mayor | |
| 1991 | Niyantha | | |
| 1992 | Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | Phani | |
| 1992 | Pelli Neeku Shobhanam Naaku | | |
| 1993 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Hijra | |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | Labour officer | |
| 1997 | Preminchukundam Raa | Veerabadrayya | |
| 1997 | Priya O Priya | | |
| 1998 | Ganesh | DIG | |
| 1998 | Yuvarathna Rana | | |
| 1998 | Sri Ramulayya | | |
| 1998 | Bavagaru Bagunnara | Venkat's father | |
| 1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | Veeraraghava Reddy | |
| 1999 | Sambayya | | |
| 2000 | Jayam Manade Raa | Narasimha Naidu | |
| 2000 | Vijayaramaraju | Home minister | |
| 2000 | Ee Tharam Nehru | Rambhupal Chowdhary | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Anjali's uncle | |
| 2001 | Khaki Chokka | Janardhan | |
| 2001 | Jackpot | | |
| 2001 | Anandam | Sub-Inspector of Police | Cameo appearance |
| 2001 | Snehamante Idera | Padmini's uncle | |
| 2002 | Seema Simham | Kulashekar Rao | |
| 2002 | Parasuram | Mental Anjaneyulu | |
| 2002 | Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru | Constable | |
| 2002 | Sontham | Gulabi (Thief) | |
| 2002 | Chennakeshava Reddy | Venkat Reddy | |
| 2002 | Joruga Husharuga | Bhaskar Rama Rao | |
| 2003 | Palnati Brahmanayudu | Narsinga Naidu | |
| 2003 | Indiramma | Madhava Rao | |
| 2003 | Nijam | Sidda Reddy | |
| 2003 | Seetayya | Sarvarayudu | |
| 2003 | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Head Constable | |
| 2004 | Shiva Shankar | | |
| 2004 | Varsham | | |
| 2004 | Swetha Naagu | Sarpararanya Dhora | simultaneously shot in Kannada and Telugu languages |
| 2004 | Swamy | | |
| 2005 | Evadi Gola Vaadidi | Banda Reddy | |
| 2005 | Chatrapati | Municipal Commissioner | |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | JP | |
| 2005 | Narasimhudu | Local MLA | |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Mathisahib | |
| 2006 | Kithakithalu | Soundarya's father | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Home Minister | |
| 2007 | Julayi | Reddy | |
| 2007 | Dhee | Pedhananayana | |
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Ram Prasad | |
| 2007 | Godava | | |
| 2007 | Pagale Vennela | | |
| 2008 | Bujjigadu | Minister | |
| 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 | Neramu Siksha | MLA Suryanarayan | |
| 2009 | Anjaneyulu | Babulal | |
| 2009 | Bangaru Babu | |
| 2009 | Kasko | JP | |
| 2010 | Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi | | |
| 2010 | Seeta Ramula Kalyanam Lankalo | Veera Pratap's father | |
| 2010 | Prasthanam | Bangaru Raju | |
| 2010 | Namo Venkatesa | Bhadrappa's grandfather | |
| 2010 | Maa Annayya Bangaram | Parameshwar Rao | |
| 2010 | Bindaas | Seshadri Naidu | |
| 2011 | Brahmi Gadi Katha | Siva's uncle | |
| 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 | MP |
| 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 | Corporator Indra | |
| 2014 | Eduruleni Alexander | | |
| 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 | Where Is Vidya Balan | Minister Puli Naidu | |
| 2015 | James Bond | | |
| 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 | Nandini Nursing Home | Dr. Venkateshwarlu | |
| 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 |
| 2003 | Anjaneya | Jaya Prakash |
| 2003 | Diwan | Kandhavel |
| 2005 | Aaru | Reddy |
| 2005 | Chinna | Chinna's ex boss |
| 2006 | Dharmapuri | MLA Konda Mookan |
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Chinnamuthu Goundar |

### Kannada films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Shwetha Naagara | Sarpa Kaadu Dhorey | simultaneously shot in Kannada and Telugu languages |
| 2008 | Satya in Love | Veda's Father (Telugu Factionist) | |
| 2008 | Buddhivantha | | |
| 2008 | Citizen | Home minister of Karnataka | |
| 2009 | Yagna | Varadaraj | |

### Hindi films

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Police inspector |
| 2002 | Durga | |

## Awards

* Nandi Award for Best Villain - Jayam Manadera (2000)