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Fresh: Santosham Awards 2011

The Santosham Awards 2011, which celebrates Telugu cinema, was a gala affair.

Check out the winners and the dazzling performances.

  • Veteran director Bapu was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award from a number of noted personalities.<br><br/> (From L-R) They are: AVS, Senior Naresh, producer Edida Nageshwar Rao, director Kodi Rama Krishna and producer Ramanaidu.
    Veteran director Bapu was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award from a number of noted personalities.

    (From L-R) They are: AVS, Senior Naresh, producer Edida Nageshwar Rao, director Kodi Rama Krishna and producer Ramanaidu.
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  • Director Krish shares a light moment.
    Director Krish shares a light moment.
  • Actor Balakrishna enjoys the show with <i>Simha</i> director Boyapati.
    Actor Balakrishna enjoys the show with Simha director Boyapati.
  • Balakrishna seems to be having a great time.
    Balakrishna seems to be having a great time.
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  • Coming up: Stills of the performers who danced and sang their way into the Telugu industry's hearts!
    Coming up: Stills of the performers who danced and sang their way into the Telugu industry's hearts!
  • Star artiste of the 90's, rapper Baba Sehgal resurfaces to provide an electrifying performance.
    Star artiste of the 90's, rapper Baba Sehgal resurfaces to provide an electrifying performance.
  • Shweta Basu Prasad, who started off with the Hindi film <i>Makdee</i> (for which she won the National Award for Best Child Artiste), enthralls the crowd with her moves.
    Shweta Basu Prasad, who started off with the Hindi film Makdee (for which she won the National Award for Best Child Artiste), enthralls the crowd with her moves.
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  • The former child star, who is now a leading actress in Telugu cinema, loves the stage.
    The former child star, who is now a leading actress in Telugu cinema, loves the stage.
  • Namitha, Tollywood's resident damsel, grooves to the music.
    Namitha, Tollywood's resident damsel, grooves to the music.
  • A former Miss India contestant, Namitha proves she's not only an actor to watch out for, but a dancer to contend with as well.
    A former Miss India contestant, Namitha proves she's not only an actor to watch out for, but a dancer to contend with as well.
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  • Senior Naresh accepts his award with a huge smile.
    Senior Naresh accepts his award with a huge smile.
  • Journalist Ravi Chandra receives the award with his trademark grace.
    Journalist Ravi Chandra receives the award with his trademark grace.
  • Funnyman Bhramanandam smiles at his colleagues.
    Funnyman Bhramanandam smiles at his colleagues.
  • Producer Ramanaidu, along with Telangana Shukla, confer the award to Allu Aravind.
    Producer Ramanaidu, along with Telangana Shukla, confer the award to Allu Aravind.
  • Here we see lyricist Chandrabose along with director Srinu Vaitla.
    Here we see lyricist Chandrabose along with director Srinu Vaitla.
  • Actress Abhinaya looks a little shy, doesn't she?
    Actress Abhinaya looks a little shy, doesn't she?
  • Noted film journalist L. Babu Rao seen here with B Gopal.
    Noted film journalist L. Babu Rao seen here with B Gopal.
  • Sradhadas, Nani and Saloni make their presence felt.
    Sradhadas, Nani and Saloni make their presence felt.
  • Director Krish with eminent personality Ambika Ramachandra Rao.
    Director Krish with eminent personality Ambika Ramachandra Rao.
  • We see Krish, Ambika Ramachandra Rao, Chandra Sidharta and <i>Ala Modayyalindi</i> actor Nani.
    We see Krish, Ambika Ramachandra Rao, Chandra Sidharta and Ala Modayyalindi actor Nani.
  • Ambika Ramachandra Rao with director-producer Chandra Sidharta and TV actress and anchor Udya Banu.
    Ambika Ramachandra Rao with director-producer Chandra Sidharta and TV actress and anchor Udya Banu.
  • Industry heavyweights Sai Kumar, R. Narayana Murthy and Krish.
    Industry heavyweights Sai Kumar, R. Narayana Murthy and Krish.
  • Balakrishna receives his award with a bevy of beautiful ladies surrounding him.<br><br/> Lucky man, we say!
    Balakrishna receives his award with a bevy of beautiful ladies surrounding him.

    Lucky man, we say!
  • Boyapati Srinu, Suresh Kontedi and Balakrishna together.
    Boyapati Srinu, Suresh Kontedi and Balakrishna together.
  • Balakrishnan with Saloni.
    Balakrishnan with Saloni.
  • <i>Shima</i> director Boyapti with music director Chakri and actor Balakrishna.
    Shima director Boyapti with music director Chakri and actor Balakrishna.
  • Suresh Kontedi, the Editor and Publisher of Santosham Magazine, with Balakrishna.
    Suresh Kontedi, the Editor and Publisher of Santosham Magazine, with Balakrishna.
  • Former <i>Indian Idol</i> singer Karunya takes the stage.
    Former Indian Idol singer Karunya takes the stage.
  • Take a look at the dazzling set for the awards function.<br><br/> Coming up: More stills of the stage.
    Take a look at the dazzling set for the awards function.

    Coming up: More stills of the stage.
  • Fresh: Santosham Awards 2011
  • Fresh: Santosham Awards 2011