Tamil Nadu

‘Passionate person who loved cinema’: Film industry, fans offer tributes to Kaushik LM

Kaushik LM, who was popular for his film reviews and interviews with people from the Tamil film industry, died of a cardiac arrest in Chennai on Monday.

Written by : TNM Staff

Many in the Tamil film industry and fans expressed their condolences following the death of Kaushik ML, who passed away on Monday, August 15 at age 35. Popular for his film reviews and interviews with people from the Tamil film industry, Kaushik reportedly died of a cardiac arrest in his sleep on Monday afternoon at his home in Chennai.

“You’ll be in our hearts forever” tweeted Gallatta Media for whom Kaushik worked as a YouTube video jockey alongside his career as a film tracker. Several Kollywood celebrities also posted in memory of the popular tracker. Director Venkat Prabhu tweeted saying, “Omg! Can’t believe! Spoke to him a couple of days back! Life is really unpredictable! Not fair! Deepest condolences to Kaushik’s family and friends! Gone too soon my friend. #RIPKaushikLM”.

Actor Keerthy Suresh said, via her Twitter account, “I am out of words hearing this news. This is just unbelievable!! My heart goes out to his family and friends. Deepest condolences! Can't believe you are no more Kaushik! #RIPKaushikLM”. Music director Imman posted that he was “deeply disturbed to hear the news of brother @LMKMovieManiac” He also called Kaushik a “passionate person who loved cinema.”

Riaz Ahmed, public relations officer to Rajinikanth, said, “Unable to comprehend this, as I met him just day before … got no words!!!” Other well-known trackers, like Sridhar Pillai and Ramesh Bala, in the industry offered their condolences too.

Offering his condolences, actor Dhanush tweeted, "This is heart breaking !! Rest in peace @LMKMovieManiac brother. Gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family and friends."

Actor Kalyani Priyadarshan tweeted, "Shocked to hear about the passing of @LMKMovieManiac !! Just… unable to process it… how young and healthy he seemed. Always kind to me with his words... I hope his soul rests in peace."

"Deeply disturbed to hear the news of brother @LMKMovieManiac ‘s sudden demise.Such a warm & friendly person. Life is unfair at times. Condolences to his near & dear ones," tweeted actor Harish Kalyan.

“Life is so unpredictable!!! Really very shocking. Heartfelt condolences to his family, near and dear ones. Om Shanti,” tweeted producer Raghunathan PS.  

Kaushik was supposed to attend the press meet of the upcoming Tamil film Jiivi 2 starring Rohini and Karunakaran. When he did not arrive at the event, his friends called him and did not receive a response. "He went to sleep around 2 pm, and did not wake up,” a colleague told TNM. 

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