Awards

Awards and honours:


Honours:

1998 – Kalaimamani from the Government of Tamil Nadu

2000 – M.G.R Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu

2007 – Honorary doctorate



Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:


1998 – Best Actor for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai

2005 – Special Prize for Best Actor for Thirupaachi


Vijay Awards:

2006 – TVS Star City Superstar of Tomorrow[15]

2007 – Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year for Pokkiri/Azhagiya
            Tamil Magan[16]

2009 – Vijay Award for Favourite Hero for Vettaikaaran[17]


Other Awards:

Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award for Ghilli (2004)

Dinakaran Best Actor Award for Ghilli (2004)

Film Today Best Actor Award for Ghilli (2004)

Silver award for Public Service Announcement (2005)[18]

Amrita Mathrubhumi Award for Best Actor in Tamil for Pokkiri (2007)

Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award – Best Hero for Pokkiri (2007)

Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award – Favorite Actor (2009)

Asianet Film Awards – Best Popular Tamil Actor (2010)