Entire Tollywood has woken up to hear bad news. One of the most beloved actors Jayaprakash Reddy has passed away in Guntur suffering a heart attack.
Celebrities in Tollywood have tweeted about the actor and their bond with him.
Here are a few excerpts:
SS Rajamouli: "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"
Allu Arjun: "Saddened to know that Jaya Prakash Reddy is no more. Condolences to the family, near and dear ones. May he Rest in Peace"
Mohan Babu: "Jayaprakash Reddy's news has shocked me. He did many characters in the films made on our banner. Despite being busy in films, he also acted in several stage dramas out of passion and respect towards the stage"
VV Vinayak: "I am shocked to know that JP garu is no more. I like him a lot. I love his timing with comedy. He is almost there in every film of mine. It's a personal loss to me for losing a talented and good actor. None can replace him in the industry".
Nandamuri Balakishna: "Jayaprakash Reddy is very close to me. We worked together in films like Samarasimha Reddy and Narasimha Naidu. He always considered film and stage as his two eyes. We share a special bond. His demise is shocking me. I extend my condolences to his family. I pray God to give strength to their family members"
Chiranjeevi: ""It is Khaidi 150 that I worked with him last time. He used to act on stage on weekends and also invited me once. But I couldn't attend. He is the first one to come to mind when we hear about a factionist in Rayalaseema due to his roles. He created a trend for himself. I extend my condolences to his family".
Nagarjuna: "He was a fine gentleman .. Mr. Jaiprakash Reddy Garu .. my condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace"
Rajendra Prasad: "He used to call me Prasadu with love and affection. I miss him a lot".
The condolences are pouring in the form of tweets, TV bytes and press notes from the entire film industry.
