Tamil

• Nominations
  • 9 nominations: Aayirathil Oruvan
  • 7 nominations: Madrasapattinam, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  • 6 nominations: Enthiran
  • 5 nominations: Angadi Theru, Paiyaa
  • 4 nominations: Mynaa
    Mynaa
    The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
    
    , Raavanan, Singam
  • 2 nominations: Boss Engira Bhaskaran
    Boss Engira Bhaskaran
    Following the success of Siva Manasula Sakthi, Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the musical score and soundtrack of Boss Engira Bhaskaran, too. The soundtrack album, which was released on 27 August 2010 at Sathyam Cinemas, contains 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Na...
    
    , Manmadan Ambu, Naan Mahaan Alla
  • 1 nomination: Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
    Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
    Thenmerku Paruvakatru is a 2010 Tamil drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Shibu Issac. It stars Saranya Ponvannan in her 100th film, Vijay Sethupathy and Vasundhra Chiyertra in the lead roles and released on 24 December 2010....
    
    

• Awards
  • 3 awards: Angadi Theru, Enthiran (3)
  • 2 awards: Raavanan, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  • 1 award: Aayirathil Oruvan, Mynaa
    Mynaa
    The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
    
    , Singam (1), Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
    Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
    Thenmerku Paruvakatru is a 2010 Tamil drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Shibu Issac. It stars Saranya Ponvannan in her 100th film, Vijay Sethupathy and Vasundhra Chiyertra in the lead roles and released on 24 December 2010....
    
    

Telugu

• Nominations
  • 7 nominations: Vedam
    Vedam (film)
    Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
    
    , Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    
  • 6 nominations: Leader, Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...
    
    
  • 5 nominations: Adhurs, Brindavanam
  • 3 nominations: Golimaar, Khaleja, Orange
  • 2 nominations: Shambo Shiva Shambo
    Shambo Shiva Shambo
    Sambho Shiva Sambho is a Telugu language action drama directed by Samuthirakani. It is a remake of his successful Tamil venture Nadodigal. It stars Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh, Siva Balaji, Priyamani and Abhinaya in the lead roles...
    
    
  • 1 nomination: Andari Bandhuvaya, Darling
    Darling (2010 film)
    Darling is an Indian, Telugu-language film, directed by A. Karunakaran. The film stars Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles while tamil actor Prabhu plays a key role. The music is composed by GV Prakash Kumar. The film was released on April 23, 2010 and has received positive reviews from...
    
    , Komaram Puli, Manasara, Ranga The Donga, Prasthanam
    Prasthanam
    -Reception:Though the movie did not make major show at boxoffice on its release due to poor promotions and competition from the other hit movies such as simha and darling, it recovered money for the producer as the remake rights itself were sold for about 70 lakhs in five languages...
    
    

• Awards
  • 4 awards: Vedam
    Vedam (film)
    Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
    
    
  • 3 awards: Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    (2)
  • 2 awards: Khaleja
  • 1 award: Brindavanam (1), Golimaar, Leader (1), Prasthanam
    Prasthanam
    -Reception:Though the movie did not make major show at boxoffice on its release due to poor promotions and competition from the other hit movies such as simha and darling, it recovered money for the producer as the remake rights itself were sold for about 70 lakhs in five languages...
    
    , Shambo Shiva Shambo
    Shambo Shiva Shambo
    Sambho Shiva Sambho is a Telugu language action drama directed by Samuthirakani. It is a remake of his successful Tamil venture Nadodigal. It stars Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh, Siva Balaji, Priyamani and Abhinaya in the lead roles...
    
    

Malayalam

• Nominations
  • 7 nominations: Kadha Thudarunnu
    Kadha Thudarunnu
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  • 5 nominations: Anwar
    Anwar (2010 film)
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    , Cocktail
    Cocktail (2010 film)
    Cocktail is a 2010 Malayalam thriller film edited and directed by Arun Kumar. The film stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Fahad Fazil, Innocent, and Mamukkoya. It is co-written by Anoop Menon and is an uncredited remake of the Canadian film Butterfly on a Wheel...
    
    , Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
    
    , Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
    
    
  • 4 nominations: Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Jithu Joseph. Mummy & Me stars Kunchacko Boban, Archana Kavi, Mukesh, Lalu Alex, Urvashi, Shari, Janardhanan, and Anoop Menon.-Synopsis:...
    
    , Pranchiyettan & the Saint
    Pranchiyettan & the Saint
    Pranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
    
    
  • 3 nominations: Aagathan
    Aagathan
    - External links :* at Oneindia.in...
    
    , Kutty Srank, Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum is a 2010 Malayalam film produced by Maniyanpilla Raju and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. It was scripted by Sreenivasan. The film marks the Malayalam film debut of the Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy.-Plot:...
    
    , Shikkar
  • 2 nominations: Paappi Appacha
    Paappi Appacha
    Paappi Appacha is a 2010 Malayalam film starring Dileep, Innocent, and Kavya Madhavan. It was written and directed by Mamas, and produced by Anoop. The film released in April 2010 in Kerala on more than 70 screens.- Plot :...
    
    
  • 1 nomination: Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram
    Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram
    Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Vinod Mankara, starring Indrajith, Mamta Mohandas and Dhanya Mary Varghese in the lead roles.-Plot:...
    
    

• Awards
  • 3 awards: Anwar
    Anwar (2010 film)
    - External links : * * at Oneindia.in...
    
    , Pranchiyettan & the Saint
    Pranchiyettan & the Saint
    Pranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
    
    
  • 2 awards: Kadha Thudarunnu
    Kadha Thudarunnu
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  • 1 award: Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
    
    , Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Jithu Joseph. Mummy & Me stars Kunchacko Boban, Archana Kavi, Mukesh, Lalu Alex, Urvashi, Shari, Janardhanan, and Anoop Menon.-Synopsis:...
    
    

Kannada

• Nominations
  • 9 nominations: Jackie
  • 6 nominations: Aptharakshaka, Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
    
    , Super
  • 4 nominations: Pancharangi
    Pancharangi
    The audio of the movie was released on 14 August 2010 by Sonu Nigam, Puneeth Rajkumar in the presence of cast and crew of the movie. The music for the movie is scored by Mano Murthy, who has scored for many of the earlier movies of Yogaraj Bhat.-External links:*...
    
    
  • 3 nominations: Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli is a 2010 Indian romance film directed by Sudeep starring himself, Ramya and Rajesh. The film follows the search of Siddharth's search for Tanu to confess his feelings towards her....
    
    , Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
    Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
    Kanasemba Kudureyaneri is a 2010 Kannada film directed by noted Kannada film director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a Kannada novel written by Amaresh Nudgoni called Savari...
    
    , Modalasala
    Modalasala
    Modalasala is a 2010 Kannada Movie Directed by Purushottham C Somanathapura and Produced by Yogesh Narayan, Mallikarjun Sankanagoudar. The Movie Stars: Yash, Bhama, Rangayana Raghu, Tara and Avinash in lead roles...
    
    , Naanu Nanna Kanasu
    Naanu Nanna Kanasu
    Naanu Nanna Kanasu is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Prakash Rai starring Prakash Rai and Amoolya. It is a remake of the Tamil hit Abhiyum Naanum. Ramya was originally cast as the lead in the film, but she was later replaced by Amoolya...
    
    
  • 2 nominations: Thamassu
    Thamassu
    Tamassu is an Indian Kannada-language movie directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shivarajkumar and Padmapriya. The movie was released on June 11, 2010 and received extremely positive reviews...
    
    , Veera Parampare
    Veera Parampare
    Veera Parampare is an upcoming Kannada language movie starring Ambarish, Sudeep, Aindritha Ray directed by S.Narayan.-Production:The film started its regular shooting from April 2 in Gokak, Bijapur and nearby places.-Detailed Cast:*Ambarish*Sudeep...
    
    
  • 1 nomination: Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
    Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
    Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu is a Indian Kannada language movie directed by debutent Raghu Ram starring Shivarajkumar and Sonal Chauhan in the lead, which is shot at the 7 wonders of the world.-Music:...
    
    , Gaana Bajaana
    Gaana Bajaana
    Gaana Bajaana is a 2010 kannada comedy film directed by Prashant Raj of Love Guru fame. It stars Tarun Chandra, Radhika Pandit, and Dileep Raj. The film includes music by Joshua Sridhar and camera work by Shekar. The film was produced by Naveen....
    
    , Jugari, Savaari

• Awards
  • 3 awards: Aptharakshaka
  • 2 awards: Jackie, Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
    
    
  • 1 award: Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
    Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
    Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu is a Indian Kannada language movie directed by debutent Raghu Ram starring Shivarajkumar and Sonal Chauhan in the lead, which is shot at the 7 wonders of the world.-Music:...
    
    , Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
    Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
    Kanasemba Kudureyaneri is a 2010 Kannada film directed by noted Kannada film director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a Kannada novel written by Amaresh Nudgoni called Savari...
    
    , Thamassu
    Thamassu
    Tamassu is an Indian Kannada-language movie directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shivarajkumar and Padmapriya. The movie was released on June 11, 2010 and received extremely positive reviews...
    
    

• Number in brackets after the film title indicates the number of special awards included, which have no nominees.

Tamil

• Best Film: Mynaa
  Mynaa
  The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
  
  
  • Aayirathil Oruvan
  • Angadi Theru
  • Enthiran
  • Madrasapattinam
  • Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

• Best Director: Vasanthabalan
  Vasanthabalan
  -Career:The director began his career with Album, which failed at the box-office. His second film, produced by the prestigious S Pictures company, Veyil became a blockbuster and was shown as the Indian representative at Cannes in 2007...
  
   - Angadi Theru
  • Gautham Menon
    Gautham Menon
    Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
    
      - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  • Prabu Solomon
    Prabu Solomon
    -Filmography:-References:...
    
     - Mynaa
    Mynaa
    The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
    
    
  • Selvaraghavan
    Selvaraghavan
    -Personal life:Selvaraghavan is the son of film director Kasthuri Raja, elder brother of actor Dhanush and has two sisters, who are both doctors. On 15 December 2006, he married actress Sonia Agarwal, with whom he had previously worked with on three films...
    
     - Aayirathil Oruvan
  • S. Shankar
    S. Shankar
    Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award...
    
     - Enthiran
  • A. L. Vijay
    A. L. Vijay
    A. L. Vijay is a Tamil film director. Earlier he worked as an assistant and close associate of director Priyadarshan. His father A. L. Azhagappan was the president of Tamilnadu Producers Council and appeared in the film Eesan. His brother, Udhaya, has also starred in Tamil films. Presently A. L...
    
     - Madrasapattinam

• Best Actor: Vikram
  Vikram (actor)
  Vikram is an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. During his years in the Indian film industry, he has won five Filmfare Awards as well as one National Film Award and Tamil Nadu State Film Award amongst other recognitions and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate...
  
   - Raavanan
  • Arya
    Arya (actor)
    Arya is an Indian film actor who mainly appears in Tamil films. He is best known for his roles in the films Pattiyal , Naan Kadavul , Madrasapattinam , and Boss Engira Bhaskaran.-Personal life:...
    
     - Madrasapattinam
  • Karthi - Paiyaa & Aayirathil Oruvan
  • Rajinikanth - Enthiran
  • Silambarasan - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  • Suriya - Singam

• Best Actress: Anjali
  Anjali (actress)
  Anjali is an Indian film actress and model, who predominantly appears in Tamil films. Following a stint in modelling, she was cast in starring roles in two low-profile Telugu productions, before gaining attention with her critically acclaimed performance as Anandhi in Kattradhu Thamizh , for which...
  
   - Angadi Theru
  • Amala Paul
    Amala Paul
    Amala Paul is an Indian film actress, who works primarily in the Tamil film industry. After appearing in supporting roles in a few low budget ventures, she was acclaimed for the portrayal of a controversial character in the film, Sindhu Samaveli...
    
     - Mynaa
    Mynaa
    The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
    
    
  • Nayantara
    Nayantara
    Nayantara , is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in 2003 in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She debuted in Tamil cinema with Ayya and in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi , following which she starred alongside popular lead actors...
    
     - Boss Engira Bhaskaran
    Boss Engira Bhaskaran
    Following the success of Siva Manasula Sakthi, Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the musical score and soundtrack of Boss Engira Bhaskaran, too. The soundtrack album, which was released on 27 August 2010 at Sathyam Cinemas, contains 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Na...
    
    
  • Reemma Sen - Aayirathil Oruvan
  • Tamannaah Bhatia - Paiyaa
  • Trisha Krishnan
    Trisha Krishnan
    Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
    
     - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

• Best Supporting Actor: Parthiban - Aayirathil Oruvan
  • Madhavan
    R. Madhavan
    R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, film producer and television host. Madhavan has received a Filmfare Award, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations...
    
     - Manmadan Ambu
  • Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
    
     - Singam
  • Prithviraj Sukumaran
    Prithviraj Sukumaran
    Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
    
     - Raavanan
  • Santhanam - Boss Engira Bhaskaran
    Boss Engira Bhaskaran
    Following the success of Siva Manasula Sakthi, Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the musical score and soundtrack of Boss Engira Bhaskaran, too. The soundtrack album, which was released on 27 August 2010 at Sathyam Cinemas, contains 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Na...
    
    
  • Thambi Ramaiah
    Thambi Ramaiah
    Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian film actor and director, who works in the Tamil film industry. He directed the Vadivelu-starrer Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan; his performance in Mynaa, won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Ramaiah has also been working occasionally as a...
    
     - Mynaa
    Mynaa
    The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
    
    

• Best Supporting Actress: Saranya Ponvannan
  Saranya Ponvannan
  Saranya Ponvannan, is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan and went on to play lead roles in a few films during the late 1980s...
  
   - Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
  Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
  Thenmerku Paruvakatru is a 2010 Tamil drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Shibu Issac. It stars Saranya Ponvannan in her 100th film, Vijay Sethupathy and Vasundhra Chiyertra in the lead roles and released on 24 December 2010....
  
  
  • Andrea Jeremiah
    Andrea Jeremiah
    Andrea Jeremiah is an Tamil playback singer, voice actor and a film and theatre actress. Beginning her career singing playback, Andrea has gone on to appear in critically acclaimed films such as Pachaikili Muthucharam and Aayirathil Oruvan, winning praise for her portrayals.-Career:Andrea was born...
    
     - Aayirathil Oruvan
  • Carole Palmer - Madrasapattinam
  • Manorama
    Manorama
    Manorama is a veteran Tamil actress who has acted in more than 1500 films, 1000 stage performances and a few television serials. She is affectionately called Aachi by the South Indian people...
    
     - Singam
  • Sangeetha
    Sangeetha
    Sangeetha Arvind-Krish is an Indian film actress. Making her acting debut in the mid-90s, she is probably best known for her performances in the films Khadgam, Pithamagan, Uyir and Dhanam.-Early life:...
    
     - Manmadan Ambu

• Best Music Director: A. R. Rahman
  A. R. Rahman
  Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
  
   - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  • A. R. Rahman
    A. R. Rahman
    Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
    
     - Enthiran
  • G. V. Prakash Kumar
    G. V. Prakash Kumar
    G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has mainly scored music for Tamil, while also doing three Telugu films and a Hindi film...
    
     - Aayirathil Oruvan
  • G. V. Prakash Kumar
    G. V. Prakash Kumar
    G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has mainly scored music for Tamil, while also doing three Telugu films and a Hindi film...
    
     - Madrasapattinam
  • Yuvan Shankar Raja
    Yuvan Shankar Raja
    Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
    
     - Paiyaa
  • Yuvan Shankar Raja
    Yuvan Shankar Raja
    Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
    
     - Naan Mahaan Alla

• Best Male Playback Singer: Karthik
  Karthik (singer)
  Karthik is an Indian playback singer.Karthik started his professional singing career as a backing vocalist and has since been a playback singer in Tamil cinema while also single in other Indian languages for various composers...
  
   - "Usure Poguthey" - Raavanan
  • Dhanush
    Dhanush
    Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja , better known by his stage name Dhanush , is an Indian film actor, occasional playback singer and lyricist, working in the Tamil film industry...
    
     - "Un Mela Aasathan" - Aayirathil Oruvan
    Aayirathil Oruvan
    Aayirathil Oruvan is a 2010 Tamil fantasy-adventure film directed by Selvaraghavan in his fifth feature film. Produced by R. Ravindran at a budget of 32 crore rupees , it features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography by Ramji and editing by Kola Bhaskar...
    
    
  • Rahul Nambiar
    Rahul Nambiar
    Rahul Nambiar is an Indian playback singer and live performer. A MBA and M.Com-graduate, he won the Swapthaswarangal show in 2001 and began singing live...
    
     - "Adada Mazhada" - Paiyaa
  • Udit Narayan
    Udit Narayan
    -Career:King of melody, Udit Narayan Jha was born on 1 December, 1955 in a village called Bhardaha in the Saptari district , Nepal. His father was Hare Krishna Jha and his mother was Bhuwaneshwari Devi.Narayan studied at P.B...
    
     - "Vaama Duraiyamma - Madrasapattinam
  • Vijay Prakash
    Vijay Prakash
    Vijay Prakash , is a playback singer from Mysore who moved to Mumbai in 1996. He has sung in Hindi films such as Blue, Yuvvraaj, Swades, Kaal, Lakshya, Matrubhoomi, Tere Naam, Cheeni Kum, Raavan and Force. He has also performed in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies...
    
     - "Hosanna
    Hosanna (song)
    "Hosanna" is a Tamil song from the 2010 Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa composed by Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman, featuring lyrics by Thamarai and Blaaze. The song features vocals by Suzanne, Blaaze and Vijay Prakash, who is the main vocalist. It also features additional vocals by Vivek...
    
    " - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  • Yuvan Shankar Raja
    Yuvan Shankar Raja
    Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
    
     - "Iragai Pole
    Iragai Pole
    Iragai Pole is a song from the 2010 Tamil feature film Naan Mahaan Alla, composed and performed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The song, with lyrics by Yugabharathy, was released as part of the soundtrack album of the film on 16 July 2010...
    
    " - Naan Mahaan Alla

• Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal - "Un Perai Sollum" - Angadi Theru
  • Andrea Jeremiah
    Andrea Jeremiah
    Andrea Jeremiah is an Tamil playback singer, voice actor and a film and theatre actress. Beginning her career singing playback, Andrea has gone on to appear in critically acclaimed films such as Pachaikili Muthucharam and Aayirathil Oruvan, winning praise for her portrayals.-Career:Andrea was born...
    
     & Aishwarya Dhanush
    Aishwarya Dhanush
    Aishwarya Rajnikanth Dhanush is an Indian classical dancer, playback singer. Her father is the actor Rajinikanth. She is married to the Indian film actor Dhanush, with whom she has two sons, Yatra born in 2006 and the second boy in 2010 who is named as Linga. Her mother is Latha. She is the sister...
    
     - "Un Mela Aasathan" - Aayirathil Oruvan
  • Chinmayi
    Chinmayi
    Chinmayi Sripada is an Indian playback singer, singing predominantly in Tamil. She is also a voice actor in Tamil and Telugu films, and has worked as a television presenter and a radio jockey as well. She is the founder and CEO of a translation services company called Blue Elephant.-Early life and...
    
     - "Kilimanjaro
    Kilimanjaro (song)
    "Kilimanjaro" is a Tamil song from the 2010 film Enthiran, directed by S. Shankar. The song was composed by A. R. Rahman, lyrics penned by Pa.Vijay and sung by Javed Ali and Chinmayi. The Hindi and Telugu version of the song have lyrics respectively written by Swanand Kirkire and Bhuvana Chandra...
    
    " - Enthiran
  • Saindhavi
    Saindhavi
    Saindhavi is a Carnatic music singer and a South Indian film playback singer.-Personal life:Saindhavi is engaged to G. V. Prakash and will get married in December 2011. They studied together in Chettinad Vidyashram.-Discography:...
    
     - "Adada Mazhada" - Paiyaa
  • Suchitra
    Suchitra
    Suchitra Karthik Kumar is an Indian Tamil Radio Jockey and Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu playback singer. Born and brought up in Kerala, she had her school education in Bhavans Vidya Mandir Giri Nagar, Kochi. She is a graduate from the Kerala University...
    
     - "En Idhayam" - Singam

• Best Lyricist: Thamarai
  Thamarai
  Thamarai is a Tamil poet, lyricist, writer and former journalist. She is best known for writing lyrics for Tamil films only in Tamil language, often even in very purest Tamil...
  
   - "Mannipaya" - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  • Na. Muthukumar
    Na. Muthukumar
    Na. Muthukumar is a Tamil poet and lyricist, who writes lyrics for Tamil film songs.-Career:Muthukumar began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. But then he became a lyricist, beginning with the lyrics for the songs of the Tamil film Veera Nadai,...
    
     - "Aval Appadi" - Angadi Theru
  • Na. Muthukumar
    Na. Muthukumar
    Na. Muthukumar is a Tamil poet and lyricist, who writes lyrics for Tamil film songs.-Career:Muthukumar began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. But then he became a lyricist, beginning with the lyrics for the songs of the Tamil film Veera Nadai,...
    
     - "Vamma Duraiyamma" - Madrasapattinam
  • Vairamuthu
    Vairamuthu
    Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R...
    
     - "Kaadhal Anukkal" - Enthiran
  • Vairamuthu
    Vairamuthu
    Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R...
    
     - "Usure Poguthey" - Raavanan

• Best Director: Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi
  Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi
  Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi , also known as Krish is an Indian film director, in the Telugu film industry. He made his directorial debut in 2008 with Gamyam and followed it up with Vedam in 2010, with both the films garnering widespread critical acclaim and fetching him the Filmfare Award for Best...
  
   - Vedam
  Vedam (film)
  Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
  
  
  • Boyapati Seenu
    Boyapati Seenu
    - Career :In 2005, Boyapati Seenu made his directorial debut with Bhadra, which starred Ravi Teja, Meera Jasmine, and Prakash Raj. The film went on to become a box office success. Two years later in 2007, his next film, Thulasi, released. Starring Venkatesh and Nayantara, this film also was widely...
    
     - Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...
    
    
  • Gautham Menon
    Gautham Menon
    Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
    
     - Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    
  • Sekhar Kammula
    Sekhar Kammula
    Sekhar Kammula is an award-winning Indian Film director, writer and producer from Telugu cinema.-Early life:Sekhar was schooled at St. Patrick's High School, Secunderabad. He completed his intermediate studies from St...
    
     - Leader
  • V. V. Vinayak
    V. V. Vinayak
    Veera Venkata Vinayak is a Telugu cinema director. His father is Krishna Rao.-Filmography:Veera Venkata Vinayak is a Telugu cinema director. His father is Krishna Rao.-Filmography:...
    
     - Adhurs
  • Vamsi Paidipally
    Vamsi Paidipally
    Vamsi Paidipally is a Tollywood film director, who recently delivered a hit film Brindavanam.He has been assistant director for many films such as Eeshwar, Varsham, Mass and Bhadra....
    
     - Brindavanam

• Best Actor: Allu Arjun
  Allu Arjun
  Allu Arjun is an Indian film actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has won two Nandi, two Filmfare and a CineMAA Award for his performances in Arya, Parugu and Vedam.-Personal life:...
  
   - Vedam
  Vedam (film)
  Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
  
  
  • Balakrishna - Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...
    
    
  • Jr. NTR - Brindavanam
  • Jr. NTR - Adhurs
  • Naga Chaitanya
    Naga Chaitanya
    Naga Chaitanya is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Telugu films. He made his debut in the 2009 college film, Josh His second film, Gautham Menon's Ye Maaya Chesave became a commercial as well as critical success, with his portrayal of a love-torn film director winning him critical acclaim...
    
     - Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    
  • Rana Daggubati
    Rana Daggubati
    Rana Daggubati is an Indian actor. Better known as Rana, he was born on 14 December 1984 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of film producer D. Suresh Babu, the latter being the elder son of D. Ramanaidu. Venkatesh is D. Ramanaidu's younger son. Rana is also nephew of another Tollywood actor...
    
     - Leader

• Best Actress: Anushka Shetty
  Anushka Shetty
  Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She debuted in the 2005 Telugu film Super and rose to fame following her performance in Vikramarkudu...
  
   - Vedam
  Vedam (film)
  Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
  
  
  • Anushka Shetty
    Anushka Shetty
    Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She debuted in the 2005 Telugu film Super and rose to fame following her performance in Vikramarkudu...
    
     - Nagavalli
    Nagavalli (film)
    Nagavalli is a 2010 Telugu horror and drama film directed by P. Vasu and produced by Bellamkonda Suresh. It is a remake of the Kannada movie Aptharakshaka and a sequel to the 2005 Tamil film Chandramukhi, also directed by Vasu, which was dubbed and released in Telugu as well.The film Nagavalli...
    
    
  • Kajal Aggarwal
    Kajal Aggarwal
    Kajal Aggarwal is an Indian film actress, who predominantly appears in Telugu films. She has also appeared in Tamil and Hindi films.Kajal made her film debut in the 2004 Hindi film Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na and entered the Telugu film industry through the film Lakshmi Kalyanam...
    
     - Darling
    Darling (2010 film)
    Darling is an Indian, Telugu-language film, directed by A. Karunakaran. The film stars Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles while tamil actor Prabhu plays a key role. The music is composed by GV Prakash Kumar. The film was released on April 23, 2010 and has received positive reviews from...
    
    
  • Nayantara
    Nayantara
    Nayantara , is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in 2003 in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She debuted in Tamil cinema with Ayya and in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi , following which she starred alongside popular lead actors...
    
     - Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...
    
    
  • Samantha
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian film actress and model who appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Born to Malayali and Telugu parents, Samantha was brought up in Chennai and pursued a career in modeling during her late teens...
    
     - Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    

• Best Supporting Actor: Sai Kumar
  Sai Kumar (Telugu actor)
  Sai Kumar born on 27 July 1960 as Pudipeddi Saikumar, is an Indian film actor and acclaimed dubbing expert who has made his name in the Kannada, Telugu and Tamil film industries...
  
   - Prasthanam
  Prasthanam
  -Reception:Though the movie did not make major show at boxoffice on its release due to poor promotions and competition from the other hit movies such as simha and darling, it recovered money for the producer as the remake rights itself were sold for about 70 lakhs in five languages...
  
  
  • Allari Naresh
    Allari Naresh
    Allari Naresh is an Indian film actor who stars in Tollywood films. He is the son of Telugu veteran director and producer EVV Satyanarayana. He got the tag Allari before his name after the success of his first film. But his debut film in Tamil, Kurumbu which was a remake of Allari.-Film...
    
     - Shambo Shiva Shambo
    Shambo Shiva Shambo
    Sambho Shiva Sambho is a Telugu language action drama directed by Samuthirakani. It is a remake of his successful Tamil venture Nadodigal. It stars Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh, Siva Balaji, Priyamani and Abhinaya in the lead roles...
    
    
  • Brahmanandam
    Brahmanandam
    Brahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy...
    
     - Adhurs
  • Naresh
    Naresh (actor)
    Vijaya Naresh is an Indian movie actor who portrayed lead comic roles in Tollywood in 1980s and 1990s and appears occasionally in supporting roles in 2000s. He's recently married a politician's niece, which is his third marriage.- Early life :He is the son of actress Vijaya Nirmala...
    
     - Andari Bandhuvaya
  • Shafi - Khaleja

• Best Supporting Actress: Abhinaya
  Abhinaya (actress)
  Abhinaya is an Indian film actress and model. Despite being hearing and speech impaired, she has played characters that can talk and hear. She made her acting debut in Naadodigal and went on to reprise the role in it's Telugu and Kannada remakes....
  
   - Shambo Shiva Shambo
  Shambo Shiva Shambo
  Sambho Shiva Sambho is a Telugu language action drama directed by Samuthirakani. It is a remake of his successful Tamil venture Nadodigal. It stars Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh, Siva Balaji, Priyamani and Abhinaya in the lead roles...
  
  
  • Ramya Krishnan
    Ramya Krishnan
    Ramya Krishnan is an actress who performs in Indian cinema. She has acted in over 200 films in five languages; Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.-Early life and background:...
    
     - Ranga The Donga
  • Roja
    Roja Selvamani
    Roja is a South Indian actress and politician. She is presently with YSR Congress party.-Early life:Roja was born in 1972 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. She learnt Kuchipudi, a dance form, for a few years. She has two brothers Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramprasad Reddy.-Film career:Roja entered the...
    
     - Golimaar
  • Saranya Ponvannan
    Saranya Ponvannan
    Saranya Ponvannan, is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan and went on to play lead roles in a few films during the late 1980s...
    
     - Komaram Puli
  • Suhasini Maniratnam - Leader

• Best Music Director: A. R. Rahman
  A. R. Rahman
  Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
  
   - Ye Maaya Chesave
  Ye Maaya Chesave
  Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
  
  
  • Devi Sri Prasad
    Devi Sri Prasad
    Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :...
    
     - Adhurs
  • Harris Jayaraj
    Harris Jayaraj
    Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.- Early life :Harris Jayaraj hails from a pious Christian Nadar family and was born and brought up in Chennai. Harris studied at Krishnaswamy Matric School, Nungambakam. His father,...
    
     - Orange
  • M. M. Keeravani - Vedam
    Vedam (film)
    Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
    
    
  • Mickey J Meyer
    Mickey J Meyer
    Mickey J Meyer is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a soundtrack composer in contemporary Telugu Cinema and is based in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India....
    
     - Leader
  • Sekhar Chandra
    Sekhar Chandra
    Sekhar Chandra was an Indian cricketer who played for Himachal Pradesh.Chandra made a single List A appearance for the side, during the 1994-95 season, against Jammu and Kashmir. From the lower order, he scored 4 runs. While Jammu and Kashmir won the match, the points accrued from the game were...
    
     - Manasara

• Best Male Playback Singer: Ramesh Vinayagam & N. C. Karunya - "Sada Shiva Sanyasi" - Khaleja
  • Hariharan
    Hariharan (singer)
    Hariharan , born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback singer in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu movies, an established ghazal singer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. His melody is strongly appreciated by the film fraternity...
    
     - "Bangaru Konda" - Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...
    
    
  • Karthik
    Karthik (singer)
    Karthik is an Indian playback singer.Karthik started his professional singing career as a backing vocalist and has since been a playback singer in Tamil cinema while also single in other Indian languages for various composers...
    
     - "Nijamena" - Brindaavanam
  • Naresh Iyer
    Naresh Iyer
    Naresh Iyer is a playback singer from Chennai, India. Naresh Iyer has rendered film songs in several Indian languages and has several chart hits to his credit. His rendition of "Roobaroo" from the movie Rang De Basanti composed by A. R. Rahman topped the music charts for many weeks in 2006 and won...
    
     - "Nenu Nuvvantu" - Orange
  • Vijay Prakash
    Vijay Prakash
    Vijay Prakash , is a playback singer from Mysore who moved to Mumbai in 1996. He has sung in Hindi films such as Blue, Yuvvraaj, Swades, Kaal, Lakshya, Matrubhoomi, Tere Naam, Cheeni Kum, Raavan and Force. He has also performed in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies...
    
     - "Ee Hrudayam" - Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    

• Best Female Playback Singer: Geetha Madhuri
  Geetha Madhuri
  Geetha Madhuri , is a South Indian playback singer.She has recorded several songs in Telugu.-Early life:She was born on August 24, 1989 to Prabhakar Sastry and Lakshmi. She is the only daughter of her parents who are from Godavari districts and moved to Hyderabad when Geetha was very young. Her...
  
   - "Magallu" - Golimaar
  • Kousalya - "Bangaru Konda" - Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...
    
    
  • Suchitra
    Suchitra
    Suchitra Karthik Kumar is an Indian Tamil Radio Jockey and Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu playback singer. Born and brought up in Kerala, she had her school education in Bhavans Vidya Mandir Giri Nagar, Kochi. She is a graduate from the Kerala University...
    
     - "Nijamena" - Brindavanam
  • Sunitha - "Egiripothe" - Vedam
    Vedam (film)
    Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
    
    
  • Sunitha Sarathy
    Sunitha Sarathy
    Sunitha Sarathy is a vocalist and performer in both Indian and Western musical genres.She is winner of Channel [V]'s voice hunt.She debuted with Tamil song Yei Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke,singing along with singer Srinivas.-Career:...
    
     - "Hey CM" - Leader

• Best Lyricist: Ramajogaiah Sastri - "Sada Siva Sanyasi" - Khaleja
  • Anantha Sreeram - "Vintunava" - Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    
  • Bhaskarbatla Ravi Kumar - "Gundello Edo Sadi" - Golimaar
  • Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
    Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
    Sirivennela Sitaramasastri is an Indian lyricist known for his works in Telugu Cinema.He is a multiple winner of Nandi Award for Best Lyricist and Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu...
    
     - "Now Or Never" - Vedam
    Vedam (film)
    Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...
    
    
  • Vanamali
    Vanamali
    Mani Gopal , popularly known by his pen-name, Vanamali is a world-renowned Telugu lyricist and poet. He is the recipient of the prestigious Filmfare Best Lyricist Award. His works include the musical hit Arey Arey from Happy Days. He holds a Phd in Telugu literature from Madras...
    
     - "Nenu Nuvantu" - Orange

Malayalam

• Best Film: Pranchiyettan & the Saint
  Pranchiyettan & the Saint
  Pranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
  
  
  • Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
    
    
  • Kadha Thudarunnu
    Kadha Thudarunnu
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  • Kutty Srank
  • Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
    
    

• Best Director: Ranjith - Pranchiyettan & the Saint
  Pranchiyettan & the Saint
  Pranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
  
  
  • Lal Jose
    Lal Jose
    Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :...
    
     - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
    
    
  • Sathyan Anthikkad
    Sathyan Anthikkad
    Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter...
    
     - Kadha Thudarunnu
    Kadha Thudarunnu
    - External links :* *...
    
    
  • Shafi
    Shafi (director)
    Shafi is an Indian film director who mainly works in Malayalam cinema, known for his comedy films. He has also directed a Tamil film. The director Rafi of the Rafi Mecartin duo is his elder brother. His well known films include Kalyanaraman , Thommanum Makkalum , Mayavi , and Chocolate...
    
     - Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
    
    
  • Shaji N. Karun
    Shaji N. Karun
    Shaji Neelakantan Karun is a National Award-winning Indian film director and cinematographer. His debut film Piravi won the Caméra d'Or - Mention d'honneur at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival...
    
     - Kutty Srank

• Best Actor: Mammootty
  Mammootty
  Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
  
   - Pranchiyettan & the Saint
  Pranchiyettan & the Saint
  Pranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
  
  
  • Anoop Menon
    Anoop Menon
    Anoop Menon is a Indian film actor and screenwriter. He worked in television before achieving success as an actor in films. He won the 2008 Kerala State Film Award for second best actor and also the filmfare award 2009 for the same film.-Career:...
    
     - Cocktail
    Cocktail (2010 film)
    Cocktail is a 2010 Malayalam thriller film edited and directed by Arun Kumar. The film stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Fahad Fazil, Innocent, and Mamukkoya. It is co-written by Anoop Menon and is an uncredited remake of the Canadian film Butterfly on a Wheel...
    
    
  • Kunchacko Boban
    Kunchacko Boban
    Kunchacko Boban is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the grandson of film producer Kunchacko of the erstwhile Udaya Studios and the grandnephew of producer Maliampurackal Appachan...
    
     - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
    
    
  • Dileep - Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
    
    
  • Prithviraj Sukumaran
    Prithviraj Sukumaran
    Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
    
     - Anwar
    Anwar (2010 film)
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• Best Actress: Mamta Mohandas
  Mamta Mohandas
  Mamta Mohandas is an Indian film actress and playback singer. She has mainly acted in Malayalam films, besides few Telugu and Tamil productions and one Kannada film...
  
   - Kadha Thudarunnu
  Kadha Thudarunnu
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  • Archana Jose Kavi
    Archana Jose Kavi
    Archana Jose Kaviyil is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in Neelathaamara scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Lal Jose.- Early life :...
    
     - Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Jithu Joseph. Mummy & Me stars Kunchacko Boban, Archana Kavi, Mukesh, Lalu Alex, Urvashi, Shari, Janardhanan, and Anoop Menon.-Synopsis:...
    
    
  • Kavya Madhavan
    Kavya Madhavan
    Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...
    
     - Paappi Appacha
    Paappi Appacha
    Paappi Appacha is a 2010 Malayalam film starring Dileep, Innocent, and Kavya Madhavan. It was written and directed by Mamas, and produced by Anoop. The film released in April 2010 in Kerala on more than 70 screens.- Plot :...
    
    
  • Priyamani
    Priyamani
    Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer, better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films...
    
     - Pranchiyettan & the Saint
    Pranchiyettan & the Saint
    Pranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
    
    
  • Samvrutha Sunil
    Samvrutha Sunil
    Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam...
    
     - Cocktail
    Cocktail (2010 film)
    Cocktail is a 2010 Malayalam thriller film edited and directed by Arun Kumar. The film stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Fahad Fazil, Innocent, and Mamukkoya. It is co-written by Anoop Menon and is an uncredited remake of the Canadian film Butterfly on a Wheel...
    
    

• Best Supporting Actor: Biju Menon
  Biju Menon
  Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
  
   - Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
  Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
  -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
  
  
  • Lal
    Lal (actor)
    Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
    
     - Anwar
    Anwar (2010 film)
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  • Indrajith
    Indrajith
    Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor...
    
     - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
    
    
  • Jayasurya
    Jayasurya
    Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and...
    
     - Cocktail
    Cocktail (2010 film)
    Cocktail is a 2010 Malayalam thriller film edited and directed by Arun Kumar. The film stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Fahad Fazil, Innocent, and Mamukkoya. It is co-written by Anoop Menon and is an uncredited remake of the Canadian film Butterfly on a Wheel...
    
    
  • Suresh Krishna
    Suresh Krishna
    Suresh Krissna is a popular director of Tamil Films. He was initially Assistant to K.Balachander and used to assist him in making films. He has directed films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi languages. His first independent film was Sathya- however he found fame in Kavithalaya's Annamalai- a...
    
     - Kutty Srank

• Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi
  Urvashi (actress)
  Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi...
  
   - Mummy & Me
  Mummy & Me
  Mummy & Me is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Jithu Joseph. Mummy & Me stars Kunchacko Boban, Archana Kavi, Mukesh, Lalu Alex, Urvashi, Shari, Janardhanan, and Anoop Menon.-Synopsis:...
  
  
  • KPAC Lalitha - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty
    Elsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
    
    
  • Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
    Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
    Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress...
    
     - Shikkar
  • Lakshmi Priya - Kadha Thudarunnu
    Kadha Thudarunnu
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  • Vinaya Prasad
    Vinaya Prasad
    Vinaya Prasad is a popular film and television actress in South India.She hails from Udupi. Vinaya made her film debut with a small role in G V Iyer’s Madhwacharya in 1988. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in Ganeshana Maduve opposite Ananth Nag...
    
     - Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
    -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
    
    

• Best Music Director: Gopi Sunder - Anwar
  Anwar (2010 film)
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  • Ilaiyaraaja
    Ilaiyaraaja
    Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter...
    
     - Kadha Thudarunnu
    Kadha Thudarunnu
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  • M. Jayachandran
    M. Jayachandran
    M. Jayachandran is a film score composer, singer and musician in the Malayalam film industry. He has won Kerala State Film Awards for best music director in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010, maximum awards won by any music director. He also won the state award for best male singer in 2005...
    
     - Shikkar
  • M. G. Sreekumar
    M. G. Sreekumar
    M. G. Sreekumar is a two-time National Award-winning Indian playback singer and music director who works in Malayalam cinema. With a career of over 25 years, he is one of the prominent male singers in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for matching voice with Malayalam actor Mohanlal. He has...
    
     - Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum is a 2010 Malayalam film produced by Maniyanpilla Raju and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. It was scripted by Sreenivasan. The film marks the Malayalam film debut of the Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy.-Plot:...
    
    
  • Ouseppachan
    Ouseppachan
    Ousephachan is a National Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State Film Award-winning Indian music director who sets scores for Malayalam films. He is one of the most sought-after musicians in the Malayalam film industry.-Biography:...
    
     - Aagathan
    Aagathan
    - External links :* at Oneindia.in...
    
    

• Best Male Playback Singer: Hariharan
  Hariharan (singer)
  Hariharan , born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback singer in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu movies, an established ghazal singer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. His melody is strongly appreciated by the film fraternity...
  
   - "Aaro Padunnu" - Kadha Thudarunnu
  Kadha Thudarunnu
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  • K. J. Yesudas
    K. J. Yesudas
    Kattassery Joseph Yesudas is an Indian classical musician and playback singer.Yesudas sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. He has recorded more than 50,000 songs in many languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Oriya, Marathi, Punjabi,...
    
     - "Ennodonnum Parayathe" - Shikkar
  • Madhu Balakrishnan
    Madhu Balakrishnan
    Madhu Balakrishnan is an Indian playback singer, who sings in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada languages.-Biography:Madhu Balakrishnan is from Tripunithura, Cochin, Kerala in India. A Graded artist in All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has performed with all major playback singers in Kerala...
    
     - "Manjin Velli" - Paappi Appacha
    Paappi Appacha
    Paappi Appacha is a 2010 Malayalam film starring Dileep, Innocent, and Kavya Madhavan. It was written and directed by Mamas, and produced by Anoop. The film released in April 2010 in Kerala on more than 70 screens.- Plot :...
    
    
  • Rahul Nambiar
    Rahul Nambiar
    Rahul Nambiar is an Indian playback singer and live performer. A MBA and M.Com-graduate, he won the Swapthaswarangal show in 2001 and began singing live...
    
     - "Ven Mukilin - Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Jithu Joseph. Mummy & Me stars Kunchacko Boban, Archana Kavi, Mukesh, Lalu Alex, Urvashi, Shari, Janardhanan, and Anoop Menon.-Synopsis:...
    
    
  • Vijay Yesudas
    Vijay Yesudas
    Vijay Yesudas Kattassery , commonly credited as Vijay Yesudas, is an Indian playback singer, who has sung songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Tulu and Telugu.-Early life:...
    
     - "Neeyam Thanal" - Cocktail
    Cocktail (2010 film)
    Cocktail is a 2010 Malayalam thriller film edited and directed by Arun Kumar. The film stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Fahad Fazil, Innocent, and Mamukkoya. It is co-written by Anoop Menon and is an uncredited remake of the Canadian film Butterfly on a Wheel...
    
    

• Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal - "Kizhakk Pookkum" - Anwar
  Anwar (2010 film)
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  • K. S. Chithra
    K. S. Chithra
    K. S. Chithra often credited as Chithra , is an Indian playback singer who has made her mark in the Indian music playback industry. Popularly known as Chinna Kuyil of South India, she has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Badaga and Punjabi films...
    
     - "Malakha Pole" - Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me
    Mummy & Me is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Jithu Joseph. Mummy & Me stars Kunchacko Boban, Archana Kavi, Mukesh, Lalu Alex, Urvashi, Shari, Janardhanan, and Anoop Menon.-Synopsis:...
    
    
  • Shreya Ghoshal - "Manju Mazhakkattil" - Aagathan
    Aagathan
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  • Shweta Mohan
    Shweta Mohan
    Shweta Mohan is an Indian playback singer. She has sung in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages.Sung for over 50 movies in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada...
    
     - "Maavin Chuvatile" - Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum is a 2010 Malayalam film produced by Maniyanpilla Raju and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. It was scripted by Sreenivasan. The film marks the Malayalam film debut of the Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy.-Plot:...
    
    
  • Sujatha Mohan
    Sujatha Mohan
    Sujatha Mohan , usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She has also sung for Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her...
    
     - "Pachila Charthan" - Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram
    Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram
    Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Vinod Mankara, starring Indrajith, Mamta Mohandas and Dhanya Mary Varghese in the lead roles.-Plot:...
    
    

• Best Lyricist: Rafeeque Ahmed – "Kizhakku Pookkum" – Anwar
  Anwar (2010 film)
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  • Anil Panachooran
    Anil Panachooran
    Anil Panachooran is a noted Malayalam film lyricist and poet. A lawyer by profession, Panachooran lives on the income from his lyrical and poetic work...
    
     – "Neeyam Thanalin" - Cocktail
    Cocktail (2010 film)
    Cocktail is a 2010 Malayalam thriller film edited and directed by Arun Kumar. The film stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Fahad Fazil, Innocent, and Mamukkoya. It is co-written by Anoop Menon and is an uncredited remake of the Canadian film Butterfly on a Wheel...
    
    
  • Kaithapram – "Manju Mazha" - Aagathan
    Aagathan
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  • Murukan Kattakada
    Murukan Kattakada
    Murukan Kattakada is a Malayali poet and lyricist. He was born in Kattakada, a small town near Trivandrum, Kerala. He has penned the lyrics of songs in Malayalam films like Oru Naal Varum, Parayan Marannathu, Bhagavan, Chattambinadu,Rathinirvedam etc....
    
     - "Maavin Chuvattil" - Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum
    Oru Naal Varum is a 2010 Malayalam film produced by Maniyanpilla Raju and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. It was scripted by Sreenivasan. The film marks the Malayalam film debut of the Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy.-Plot:...
    
    
  • Sarathchandra Varma
    Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma
    Vayalar Sarathchandravarma is a noted Malayalam film lyricist. His lyrics have proved that he has inherited his father, Vayalar Ramavarma’s‎ gift of poetry. He is a youthful entertainer by penning soothe romantic songs. All his recent contribution has got a large amount attention among Malayalam...
    
     – "Aro Padunnu" - Kadha Thudarunnu
    Kadha Thudarunnu
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• Best Director
  Filmfare Award for Best Director (Kannada)
  The Filmfare Best Director Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Kannada films. The award was first given in 1972....
  
  : Girish Kasaravalli
  Girish Kasaravalli
  Girish Kasaravalli is a noted film director, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema in Kannada cinema, who has won the National Film Award for Best Film four times, Ghatashraddha , Tabarana Kathe , Thaayi Saheba and Dweepa...
  
   - Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
  Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
  Kanasemba Kudureyaneri is a 2010 Kannada film directed by noted Kannada film director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a Kannada novel written by Amaresh Nudgoni called Savari...
  
  
  • Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
    
     - Naanu Nanna Kanasu
    Naanu Nanna Kanasu
    Naanu Nanna Kanasu is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Prakash Rai starring Prakash Rai and Amoolya. It is a remake of the Tamil hit Abhiyum Naanum. Ramya was originally cast as the lead in the film, but she was later replaced by Amoolya...
    
    
  • Shashank
    Shashank (director)
    Shashank is a Indian film maker famous in Kannada film industry.He shot to fame with his debut movie Sixer and second movie Moggina Manasu,which won several awards.-Filmography:*Sixer*Moggina Manasu*Krishnan Love Story*Jarasandha-References:...
    
     - Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
    
    
  • Soori - Jackie
  • Upendra
    Upendra
    Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
    
     - Super

• Best Actor: Shivrajkumar
  Shivrajkumar
  Shivaraj Kumar is a Kannada film actor. He is the son of Kannada thespian Dr. Rajkumar. After graduating in B.Sc...
  
   - Thamassu
  Thamassu
  Tamassu is an Indian Kannada-language movie directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shivarajkumar and Padmapriya. The movie was released on June 11, 2010 and received extremely positive reviews...
  
  
  • Diganth
    Diganth
    Diganth Manchale, known as Diganth , is an Indian actor and former model, He is mainly active in Kannada cinema.-Early life:He was born in Sagara, Karnataka. Diganth completed his schooling in Seva Bharathi and Pre-University in Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli where his father, Mr. Krishnamurthy,...
    
     - Pancharangi
    Pancharangi
    The audio of the movie was released on 14 August 2010 by Sonu Nigam, Puneeth Rajkumar in the presence of cast and crew of the movie. The music for the movie is scored by Mano Murthy, who has scored for many of the earlier movies of Yogaraj Bhat.-External links:*...
    
    
  • Puneeth Rajkumar - Jackie
  • Sudeep
    Sudeep
    Sudeep is an Indian actor, director, producer and singer from Shimoga, Karnataka, known in the Kannada film industry and Bollywood. He is also founder owner of his production company Kiccha Creations.Hence he is also famously known as 'Kiccha' Sudeep....
    
     - Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli is a 2010 Indian romance film directed by Sudeep starring himself, Ramya and Rajesh. The film follows the search of Siddharth's search for Tanu to confess his feelings towards her....
    
    
  • Upendra
    Upendra
    Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
    
     - Super

• Best Actress: Radhika Pandit
  Radhika Pandit
  Radhika Pandit is an Indian film and television actress who appears in Kannada films, mostly performing lead characters. Making her feature film debut in the 2008 film Moggina Manasu, she has been receiving notable critical praise for her performances, receiving three successive Filmfare Awards...
  
   - Krishnan Love Story
  Krishnan Love Story
  Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
  
  
  • Aindrita Ray
    Aindrita Ray
    Aindrita Ray , is an Indian film actress, primarily appearing in Kannada films. She made her acting debut in 2007, starring in Meravanige and went on to appear in several commercially successful films, establishing herself as a leading contemporary actress of Kannada cinema...
    
     - Veera Parampare
    Veera Parampare
    Veera Parampare is an upcoming Kannada language movie starring Ambarish, Sudeep, Aindritha Ray directed by S.Narayan.-Production:The film started its regular shooting from April 2 in Gokak, Bijapur and nearby places.-Detailed Cast:*Ambarish*Sudeep...
    
    
  • Nayantara
    Nayantara
    Nayantara , is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in 2003 in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She debuted in Tamil cinema with Ayya and in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi , following which she starred alongside popular lead actors...
    
     - Super
  • Nidhi Subbaiah
    Nidhi Subbaiah
    Nidhi Subbaiah is an Indian film actress and model, who has appeared in various television advertisements and in South Indian films, predominantly in Kannada.-Early life:...
    
     - Pancharangi
    Pancharangi
    The audio of the movie was released on 14 August 2010 by Sonu Nigam, Puneeth Rajkumar in the presence of cast and crew of the movie. The music for the movie is scored by Mano Murthy, who has scored for many of the earlier movies of Yogaraj Bhat.-External links:*...
    
    
  • Ramya
    Ramya
    Divya Spandana , known by her stage name Ramya , is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films....
    
     - Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli is a 2010 Indian romance film directed by Sudeep starring himself, Ramya and Rajesh. The film follows the search of Siddharth's search for Tanu to confess his feelings towards her....
    
    

• Best Supporting Actor: Avinash
  Avinash
  Avinash is an Indian actor who stars predominantly in South Indian language films and notably in the Kannada and Tamil film industries. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought after actors in the supporting category...
  
   - Aptharakshaka
  • Achyuth Kumar - Naanu Nanna Kanasu
    Naanu Nanna Kanasu
    Naanu Nanna Kanasu is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Prakash Rai starring Prakash Rai and Amoolya. It is a remake of the Tamil hit Abhiyum Naanum. Ramya was originally cast as the lead in the film, but she was later replaced by Amoolya...
    
    
  • Ambareesh
    Ambareesh
    Malavallii Huche Gowda Amarnath or M.H.Amarnath born 29 May 1952 at Maddur Taluk in Mandya District of Karnataka State is a Kannada film actor...
    
     - Veera Parampare
    Veera Parampare
    Veera Parampare is an upcoming Kannada language movie starring Ambarish, Sudeep, Aindritha Ray directed by S.Narayan.-Production:The film started its regular shooting from April 2 in Gokak, Bijapur and nearby places.-Detailed Cast:*Ambarish*Sudeep...
    
    
  • Biradar - Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
    Kanasemba Kudureyaneri
    Kanasemba Kudureyaneri is a 2010 Kannada film directed by noted Kannada film director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a Kannada novel written by Amaresh Nudgoni called Savari...
    
    
  • Rangayana Raghu
    Rangayana Raghu
    Rangayana Raghu is a comic actor in the Kannada film industry.Before beginning his career in film, he was an artist in Rangayana, Mysore.Rangayana Raghu is best noted for his performance in the 2007 film Duniya which starred Vijay. He also got the Karnataka State Award for Best Supporting Actor for...
    
     - Modalasala
    Modalasala
    Modalasala is a 2010 Kannada Movie Directed by Purushottham C Somanathapura and Produced by Yogesh Narayan, Mallikarjun Sankanagoudar. The Movie Stars: Yash, Bhama, Rangayana Raghu, Tara and Avinash in lead roles...
    
    

• Best Supporting Actress: Umashree - Krishnan Love Story
  Krishnan Love Story
  Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
  
  
  • Harshika Poonacha - Jackie
  • Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
    Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
    Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress...
    
     - Aptharakshaka
  • Ramya Barna - Pancharangi
    Pancharangi
    The audio of the movie was released on 14 August 2010 by Sonu Nigam, Puneeth Rajkumar in the presence of cast and crew of the movie. The music for the movie is scored by Mano Murthy, who has scored for many of the earlier movies of Yogaraj Bhat.-External links:*...
    
    
  • Tara
    Tara (Kannada actress)
    Tara is a Kannada film actress. She won the Best Actress award in the 2005 National Film Awards for her role in the film Hasina , which also received the Best Film on Family Welfare award...
    
     - Modalasala
    Modalasala
    Modalasala is a 2010 Kannada Movie Directed by Purushottham C Somanathapura and Produced by Yogesh Narayan, Mallikarjun Sankanagoudar. The Movie Stars: Yash, Bhama, Rangayana Raghu, Tara and Avinash in lead roles...
    
    

• Best Music Director: V. Harikrishna
  V. Harikrishna
  Hari Krishna is a music director and singer in the Kannada film industry and has won 3 consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Music for Gaalipata in 2008, Raaj The Showman in 2009 and Jackie in 2010.-Career:...
  
   - Jackie
  • Guru Kiran - Aptharakshaka
  • Joshua Sridhar
    Joshua Sridhar
    Joshua Sridhar is a composer of film scores and soundtracks in Indian cinema. His film debut was Kaadhal, a Tamil film.- Early life :Born in Chennai on March 9, 1974 to Saravanan and Rajalakshmi. Studied at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram in Chennai from 1980 to 1990...
    
     - Gaana Bajaana
    Gaana Bajaana
    Gaana Bajaana is a 2010 kannada comedy film directed by Prashant Raj of Love Guru fame. It stars Tarun Chandra, Radhika Pandit, and Dileep Raj. The film includes music by Joshua Sridhar and camera work by Shekar. The film was produced by Naveen....
    
    
  • Mano Murthy
    Mano Murthy
    Mano Murthy is a leading musician and composer in the Kannada Film Industry. Although his compositions in his earlier films were also successful, he shot to fame with Mungaru Male, one of the biggest hits in Kannada industry. Before moving onto becoming a composer, he was an entrepreneur, having...
    
     - Pancharangi
    Pancharangi
    The audio of the movie was released on 14 August 2010 by Sonu Nigam, Puneeth Rajkumar in the presence of cast and crew of the movie. The music for the movie is scored by Mano Murthy, who has scored for many of the earlier movies of Yogaraj Bhat.-External links:*...
    
    
  • V. Sridhar - Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
    
    

• Best Male Playback Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas...
  
   - "Gharane" - Aptharakshaka
  • Kailash Kher - "Ekka Raja" - Jackie
  • Sonu Nigam
    Sonu Nigam
    Sonu Nigam is an Indian playback singer whose songs have been featured in numerous Hindi movies, as well as films in Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi and Kannada language. He has also released numerous Indi-pop albums and acted in a few Hindi feature films...
    
     - "Hrudayave" - Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
    
    
  • Tippu
    Tippu (singer)
    Tippu is a South Indian playback singer who has performed in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages. Tippu's original name, as told by him in Koffee with Anu, is Ekambaresh. He is married to playback singers Harini. Tippu did his schooling at St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School...
    
     - "Shiva Antha" - Jackie
  • Upendra
    Upendra
    Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
    
     - "Sikka Patte" - Super

• Best Female Playback Singer: Sunitha Gopraju – "O Priyathama" - Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
  Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
  Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu is a Indian Kannada language movie directed by debutent Raghu Ram starring Shivarajkumar and Sonal Chauhan in the lead, which is shot at the 7 wonders of the world.-Music:...
  
  
  • Neha - "Horage Haradide Thamassu" - Thamassu
    Thamassu
    Tamassu is an Indian Kannada-language movie directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shivarajkumar and Padmapriya. The movie was released on June 11, 2010 and received extremely positive reviews...
    
    
  • Sadhana Sargam
    Sadhana Sargam
    Sadhana Sargam is an acclaimed Indian playback singer. She is a recipient of the prestigious National Film Award and Filmfare Awards.Sargam has sung in many Indian languages for films, television serials and music albums. She is well known for her 90s Hindi songs and recent South Indian songs. She...
    
     - Marali Mareyagi - Savaari
  • Shreya Ghoshal - "Ello" - Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli
    Just Math Mathalli is a 2010 Indian romance film directed by Sudeep starring himself, Ramya and Rajesh. The film follows the search of Siddharth's search for Tanu to confess his feelings towards her....
    
    
  • Shreya Ghoshal - "Eradu Jadeyannu" – Jackie
  • Sunitha Goparaju - "Prathama" – Modalasala
    Modalasala
    Modalasala is a 2010 Kannada Movie Directed by Purushottham C Somanathapura and Produced by Yogesh Narayan, Mallikarjun Sankanagoudar. The Movie Stars: Yash, Bhama, Rangayana Raghu, Tara and Avinash in lead roles...
    
    

• Best Lyricist: Kaviraj - "Gharane" - Aptharakshaka
  • Jayanth Kaikini - "Hrudayave" - Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story
    Krishnan Love Story is a 2010 Kannada film directed by Shashank and starring Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Umashri, Achuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha, Chandra. The music of this film is composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.-Plot:...
    
    
  • K. Kalyan
    K. Kalyan
    K. Kalyan is an Indian lyricist and music director predominantly working in Kannada cinema. He has won several prestigious awards and is popularly called as Love Poet for his inspiring lyrics on romance theme. He is considered one of the leading lyricists and musicians of Kannada cinema.-Personal...
    
     - "Yaari History" - Jugari
  • V. Manohar - "Come On Come On Director" - Super
  • Yograj Bhat
    Yograj Bhat
    Yograj Bhat is a prominent Kannada film director, producer, screenwriter and a lyricist. He is most predominantly known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which he co-wrote with Preetam Gubbi. He was also the director of the film and was one of the lyricists in the film...
    
     "Shiva Antha Hogutidde" - Jackie

Other awards

• Best Female Debutant: Samantha
  Samantha Ruth Prabhu
  Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian film actress and model who appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Born to Malayali and Telugu parents, Samantha was brought up in Chennai and pursued a career in modeling during her late teens...
  
  - Ye Maaya Chesave
  Ye Maaya Chesave
  Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
  
  (Telugu)
• Best Male Debutant: Rana Daggubati
  Rana Daggubati
  Rana Daggubati is an Indian actor. Better known as Rana, he was born on 14 December 1984 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of film producer D. Suresh Babu, the latter being the elder son of D. Ramanaidu. Venkatesh is D. Ramanaidu's younger son. Rana is also nephew of another Tollywood actor...
  
  - Leader (Telugu)
• Best Dance Choreographer:
  • Baba Bhaskar - "Kadhal Vandhale" - Singam (Tamil)
  • Raju Sundaram
    Raju Sundaram
    Raju Sundaram is a Kollywood cine artiste who acts, directs, and choreographs for films. He is an eldest son of dance master Mugur Sundar, and elder brother to Prabhu Deva and Nagendra Prasad.-Birth:...
    
    - "Eyi Raaja" - Brindavanam (Telugu)
• Best Cinematographer:
  • R. Rathnavelu
    R. Rathnavelu
    Randy Rathnavelu is an Indian cinematographer who has worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films including Thirumalai , Vaaranam Aayiram, and Enthiran....
    
    - Enthiran (Tamil)
  • Manoj Paramahamsa
    Manoj Paramahamsa
    - Biography :He was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Educated at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu at Chennai, he received his early training from the cinematographer S. Saravanan. Manoj started his career by assisting in films such as Pammal K...
    
    - Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave
    Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...
    
    (Telugu)
• Best Costume Design: Manish Malhotra
  Manish Malhotra
  Manish Malhotra is considered to be India's leading and most successful fashion designer.Manish Malhotra has designed for many leading actresses in Bollywood. He is known for his different style and his ability to envision a 'look' for the character. He is known for designing the costumes for...
  
  - Enthiran (Tamil)
• Best Production Design: Sabu Cyril
  Sabu Cyril
  Sabu Cyril is an Indian film art director. He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award twice. His latest work Enthiran, in which he also played an important role, has won him international recognitions.-Early life and education:Sabu Cyril...
  
  - Enthiran (Tamil)
• Lifetime Achievement Award:
  • Chiranjeevi
    Chiranjeevi
    Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
    
    
  • Jayasudha
    Jayasudha
    Jayasudha is an Indian film actress-turned-MLA for the Congress in Secunderabad. She was a famous South Indian actress from the 1970s and 1980s, with most of her films being Telugu films. She has also worked in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and three Hindi films....
    
    

See also

• Filmfare Awards South
  Filmfare Awards South
  Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
  
  
• Filmfare Awards
  Filmfare Awards
  The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India. The awards were...
  
  
• 2010 in film
  2010 in film
  The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
  
  
• Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
  
  
• Nandi Awards
  Nandi Awards
  The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
  
  
• Kerala State Film Awards

External links

• 58th Filmfare Awards South nominations

• 58th Filmfare Awards South winners