The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is a prestigious award in the field of Indian cinema, given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. The question asks who was chosen for this award in the year 2010.

Let`s dissect each option to understand which one is the correct answer:

Option 1: K. Balachander - K. Balachander was a renowned Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He made significant contributions to Tamil and Telugu cinema. He was known for his innovative storytelling and realistic portrayal of characters.

Option 2: D. Ramanaidu - D. Ramanaidu was a prominent Indian film producer, known for his work in Telugu and Hindi cinema. He co-founded Suresh Productions, one of the largest film production companies in India.

Option 3: V. K. Murthy - V. K. Murthy was an Indian cinematographer, known for his work in Hindi cinema. He collaborated with legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt and their partnership resulted in visually stunning films like "Pyaasa" and "Kaagaz Ke Phool".

Option 4: Adoor Gopalakrishnan - Adoor Gopalakrishnan is a renowned Indian film