- Kalaimamani award(1998)
- Tamil Nadu state's Best Actor Award in 1997 for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
- Roja Duke's Best Actor Award for the film "Kadalukku Mariyadhai"
- M.G.R. Award in 2000
- Dinakaran Best Actor Award in 2004 for Ghilli
- Film Today Best Actor Award in 2005 for Ghilli
- Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award in 2005 for Ghilli
- TamilNadu State's Best Actor Award for "Thirupachi"
- Reliance Mobile Vijay Award's Entertainer Of The Year 2007 for the films "Pokiri" and "Azhagiya Thamizh Magan"
Honours
- Doctorate in 2007
- Honoured as 'The Next Superstar' by Reliance Mobile Vijay Awards 2006.