Tamil cinema honoured at Vijay Awards 2011

The fifth annual edition of the Vijay Awards 2011, presented by Vijay TV, was an evening to honour the stars of Tamil cinema.

Best Actor: Vikram (Raavanan)
Vikram receives the award from director K Ravi Kumar.

Best Actress: Anjali (Angadi Theru)

Best Villain: Rajinikanth (Endhiran).

Seen here, Rajinikanth's son-in-law Dhanush, accepting the award on his behalf.

Favourite Hero: Rajinikanth, Endhiran

Favourite category awards chosen by Vijay TV viewers were presented under four categories.
Favourite Heroine: Trisha (Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya)

Trisha with her award.

Favorite Director: Shankar (Endhiran)
Raju Sundaram, father of choregrapher-cum-director Prabhu Deva with Shankar.

Best Lyricist: Vairamuthu (Thenmerku Paruvakatru)

Best Singer (female): Shreya Ghosal (Mannipaya – Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya)

Director Shankar on stage.

Shriya Saran looks beautiful in a saree.

Tamil actress Poorna.

Madhumitha, Piaa Bajpai, Sonia Agarwal at the Vijay Awards.

Best Comedian: Santhanam (Boss Engira Baskaran)

Veteran director K.Balachander was awarded the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan award for his contribution to the Tamil film industry.

Best Music Director: AR Rahman (Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya)

Best Entertainer: Suriya (Singam)

Lifetime Achievement award: Sundaram (Dance master)

Best Find of the year: Karky (Endhiran)

Best Newcomer (female): Amala Paul (Mynaa)