Santosham Film Awards

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Santosham Film Awards, currently known as Santosham South Indian Film Awards are one of the most popular awards given for Tollywood films and Telugu Music Artistes. [1]

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Background

The awards first began in 2004 by the annual Santosham magazine which was started in 2003. The awards felicitate all of the technicians and actors for their contribution to Tollywood and Telugu Music Industry. [2]

Technical Awards

Ceremonies

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References

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