P. T. Reddy (1915-1996) was born in Telangana and studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai. He later returned to Hyderabad, where he played an important role in the development of modern art in the region.

Reddy’s work is characterised by a synthesis of modernist form with themes drawn from Indian mythology, folklore, and cultural life. His compositions often feature stylised figures and symbolic elements, reflecting a balance between narrative and abstraction.

He is regarded as a key figure in Indian modern art, particularly for contributing to the growth of a regional modernist language in South India.