The Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal 2010 ( ta, சன் குடும்பம் விருதுகள் 2010) were given for 22 categories, of which there were 8 main awards, 8 performance awards and 6 technical awards. The nominations and victories were based on votes via

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. The award ceremony was hosted by actress Kasthuri and Rishi. Special guests who attended the function include Sneha,

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, Sathyan,

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, Manobala and Kaveri Maran, wife of

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. The ceremony was held at the

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Trade Centre on 11 April 2010 and was televised in India by Sun TV on 2 May 2010.

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won 10 awards including Best Serial and

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for Kumaran. Other winners were '' Arasi'' and '' Kolangal'' with five awards, ''

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'' with three awards, and ''

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'' and ''

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Nominees and winners

Main awards

Performance Awards

Technical Awards

See also

References