Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy passed away on Tuesday at his residence in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh following a heart attack, confirmed police officials. He was 74. 

Expressing grief over the actor’s demise, former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu said, “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“

He was known for his villainous and comedy roles. His most popular films include Samarasimha Reddy, Preminchukundam Raa, Narasimha Naidu, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Julayi, Ready, Kick, Jayam Manadera, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, Avunu Valliddaru Istapaddaru, Kabaddi Kabbadi, Evadi Gola Vadidi and Kithakithalu to name a few.

Reddy was last seen in Mahesh Babu-starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru, which released in January this year.