Reddy

Reddy is a surname and a socio-cultural group predominantly found in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Historically, the Reddy community has been associated with landholding and local leadership in rural areas, playing a central role in village administration and regional governance. In modern times, many individuals with the name have been prominent in politics, agriculture, and business, contributing to the public life and development of the region.

The exact origin of the name is not definitively established, but it is widely used as a family name among Telugu-speaking populations. The Reddy-speaking community remains concentrated in the Andhra–Telangana region, with members and descendants living in other Indian states and abroad due to migration and diaspora networks.

In contemporary India, people bearing the Reddy surname have frequently held political influence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, reflecting a history of leadership in rural communities and state-level governance. The term is often associated with a long-standing presence in regional public life, though individual identities and affiliations vary within the broader social landscape.

Notable individuals with the surname include Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2004 to 2009, and his son Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy, a businessman and political leader who has served as Chief Minister since 2019. The name Reddy is also used by many other people in various fields, reflecting its widespread use in the region.