1982 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award - Best Actor for Moondru Mugam
1984 - Filmfare - Best Tamil Actor Award for Nallavanuku Nallavan
1985 - Tamil Nady State Kalaimamani Award
1989 - Tamil Nadu State M.G.R Award
1995 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award - Best Actor Portrayed a dual role for Muthu
1999 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award - Best Actor for Padayappa
2000 - Govt of India Padma Bhusan Award
2005 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award - Best Actor Portrayed a dual role for Chandramukhi
2007 - NDTV - Entertainer of the Year
2007 - Maharashtra State Raj Kapoor Award
2010 - Vijay TV - Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award
2011 - NDTV - Entertainer of the Decade
