Popular film critic LM Kaushik passes away due to cardiac arrest
South Indian known Film critic, entertainment tracker, and influencer Kaushik LM passed away on Monday (August 15). According to the sources, the 35-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest during his sleep on Monday. The news of his sudden demise has left the Tamil and Telugu entertainment industry shocked. Other critics and film celebrities took to social media platforms and expressed shock at his untimely death.
Film celebrities like Dulquer Salmaan, Dhanush, Keerthy Suresh, Venkat Prabhu, Harish Kalyan, and others expressed their condolences on his passing away.
Dhanush took to Twitter and wrote, “This is heart breaking !! Rest in peace @LMKMovieManiac brother. Gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family and friends (sic).”
This is heart breaking !! Rest in peace @LMKMovieManiac brother. Gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 15, 2022
Actor Dulquer Salmaan said that he was heartbroken to hear about the demise of Kaushik. He wrote, “@LMKMovieManiac This is truly heartbreaking. I so so wish this isn’t true. I cannot imagine what your family is going through. Kaushik we know each other mostly through Twitter and a few personal interactions. You have always shown me so much love and support. Life’s too short. RIP brother. Thank you for the encouragement and kindness and always standing by good cinema. I can’t seem to word these tweets properly. This hits me personally. Im so so sorry (sic).”
Life’s too short 💔💔 RIP brother. Thank you for the encouragement and kindness and always standing by good cinema. I can’t seem to word these tweets properly. This hits me personally. Im so so sorry.
— Dulquer Salmaan (@dulQuer) August 15, 2022
Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu also paid tribute and wrote, “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.”
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 https://t.co/7v0sKrc2jO
— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) August 15, 2022
Rakul Preet Singh posted, “Shocked to hear about @LMKMovieManiac! Have spoken to him around many releases.. always optimistic and a true cinema lover.. life is soo unpredictable ?? I hope you are in a better place.. strength to the entire family ! (sic).”
Shocked to hear about @LMKMovieManiac ! Have spoken to him around many releases.. always optimistic and a true cinema lover.. life is soo unpredictable 💔 I hope you are in a better place.. strength to the entire family !
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) August 16, 2022
Several other celebrities also paid tribute and expressed their shock at Kaushik LM’s death:
I am so sorry to hear this..
It’s really heart breaking..
what an absolute darling he was.. 💔 https://t.co/Otm9MUbKGw— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) August 15, 2022
Thinking of you and saying a prayer.
You will be missed @LMKMovieManiac.— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) August 15, 2022
Shocked beyond words @LMKMovieManiac 💔
Truly positive soul. Not fair.— Nani (@NameisNani) August 15, 2022
LM Kaushik started his career as a film journalist and box office tracker with Behindwoods. He then became a social media influencer on Twitter, promoting films and other products. Before his demise, he also worked as a video jockey with Galatta. He was 35 years old. He is survived by his mother and elder brother.
