Karra Subba Reddy (died 2004) was a politician from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Reddy was born in a remote village of Pedda Yemmanur in Uyyalawada mandal of Kurnool district.
In the 1983 general elections, he and his close friend G. V. Kondareddy were offered the ticket of the newly formed Telugu Desam Party.
But 17 months later he was overthrown by his deputy Nandendla Bhaskar Rao, which was considered to be the most famous 'backstab' in the history of Indian democracy.
He was called Ajatashatru by the people simply because he was the only politician who could move without gunman's security in the 'faction infested' Rayalaseema.
This election became controversial as Karra and his followers criticised the polls, claiming they were highly manipulated and rigging of the votes took place.
After the elections Karra completely retired from active politics, leaving his son Harsha as his heir.