Reddy (also transliterated as Reddi, Reddiar, Reddappa, Reddy) is a caste that originated in India, predominantly settled in Andhra Pradesh.They are classified as a forward caste.The origin of the Reddy has been linked to the Rashtrakutas, although opinions vary.At one time they were a warrior caste and later became feudal overlords and peasant proprietors.Historically they have been the land-owning aristocracy of the villages.he origin of the Reddy has been linked to the Rashtrakutas, although opinions vary. At one time they were a warrior caste and later became feudal overlords and peasant proprietors. Historically they have been the land-owning aristocracy of the villages.