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Jaya Prakash Reddy (8 May 1946 – 8 September 2020) was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. Born in Sirvel of
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, he came into the limelight with the film ''
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'' (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
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at his home in
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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


Tamil films


Kannada films


Hindi films


Awards

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Nandi Award for Best Villain The Nandi Award for Best Villain winners since 1985: See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Villain Villain A villain (also known as a " black hat", "bad guy" or "baddy"; Th ...
- Jayam Manadera (2000) (in Telugu)


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* 20th-century Indian male actors 2020 deaths Telugu comedians Place of birth missing Nandi Award winners Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors People from Kurnool district Male actors from Andhra Pradesh Male actors in Tamil cinema 21st-century Indian male actors 1946 births Long stubs with short prose {{india-film-actor-stub