Chief Minister M Karunanidhi will give away the State Government awards (small screen) for the year 2006 at a function to be held in Chennai on the 8th of August.

Kushboo and Radhika Sarath Kumar, who created wonders on the big screen, repeated their magic with television too. They would be receiving their awards from the Chief Minister.

'Selvi', the television serial starring Radhika, has won the State Government's first prize in the small screen awards category for the year 2006. The award comprises Rs. 2 lakhs, a memento and a certificate.

The second prize has been bagged by 'Sorgam', produced by AVM. Another serial, 'Alli Rajyam', produced by Vikatan Tele Vistas has won the award for the best weekly serial. Both will receive Rs. 1 lakh, a memento and a certificate.

Abhishek has been adjudged the best actor (Malargal), while Kushboo was chosen as the best actress for her performance in the teleserial 'Kalki'.