PRINCE OF TOLLYWOOD MAHESH BABU GETS FILMFARE AWARD...

Prince of Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu is one of the best star-actors in Tollywood. His bevy of awards proves this point. He has already won several Nandi awards including jury awards. And now he wins another Filmfare Award, one of the most popular awards in India.

Filmfare (South Awards) award will be presented to Mahesh Babu for his performance in "Pokiri", that catapulted him to national recognition. Though the awards will be announced officially on the night of August 4th, it is being said that Mahesh is chosen as the best actor by the polls.

And Haa..Hasini aka Genelia D'souza gets the best actress award for her superb act in Bommarillu.

The awards ceremony is to be held at Hyderabad.

The other Telugu winners (popular awards) for year 2006 are..

Best Film: Bommarillu
Best Actor: Mahesh Babu (Pokiri)
Best Actress: Genelia D'souza (Bommarillu)
Best Director: Puri Jagannadh (Pokiri)
Best Supporting Actor: Saikumar (Samanyudu)
Best Supporting Actress: Sandhya (Annavaram)
Best Music director: Devi Sri Prasad (Bommarillu)
Best Singer (Male): S P Balasubramanyam (Adagadigo Bhadragri.. in Sri Ramadasu)
Best Singer (Female): Mamata Mohandas (Rakhi..Rakhi in Rakhi)
Best Lyricist: Veturi (Uppengele Godavari.. Godavari)

Source: Telugucinema.com