Popular Chennai-based socialite and actor Prabhu Laksshman ‘Buddy’ passed away this afternoon after a heart attack. Prabhu Laksshman, aged 47, was well-connected with a number of notable Kollywood celebrities, and a regular presence at most of the city’s events. Fondly known as ‘Buddy’ Prabhu, he acted in Oh Kadhal Kanmani, as one ofDulquer Salmaan’s friends.
He was also the co-Chairman of the PSNA College of engineering and Technology, Dindigul for 25 years. He is a member of the Academic Council at Anna University, Chennai. His last rites will be held at Dindigul on Friday.
Expressions of sorrow from members of the film fraternity have already begun pouring in on Twitter,
An ever cheerful soul gone too soon..our beloved lakshman prabhu…shocked..R.I.P buddy
— vishnu vishal (@actor_viishnu) November 5, 2015
Life is too short n unpredictable..Shocked beyond belief..RIP @prabhulaksshman u were the most energetic soul I’ve ever met.. Gone too soon — varu sarathkumar (@varusarath) November 5, 2015
Shocked to hear about the demise of Prabhu Lakshman, fondly called as “Buddy”. Chairman of psna college and close friend to Kollywood. RIP
— Vidyu (@VidyuRaman) November 5, 2015
Shocked to hear about Buddy Prabhu’s sudden and untimely passing. Was truly a buddy to me & everyone he met. Chennais lost its best buddy 🙁 — dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) November 5, 2015
