In September 2007, members of the militant Naxal group attempted to assassinate Reddy and his wife; both escaped unharmed.

In his five-decade political career, he also served as a state minister and a legislator, He is the key person who laid foundation for development of technology park named “Sri.. Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park “ at Madhapur.

Communal riots in Hyderabad presented a challenge; Reddy was credited with bringing law and order to the region in a short time.

[5][6] Members of the Naxalite extremist group, which Reddy had earlier outlawed, attempted to assassinate him on September 7, 2007.

[7][failed verification] He died in 2014 after prolonged illness, survived by his wife Rajyalaxmi and his four sons.