Thilakan Awards

Civilian Awards

2009 - Padma Shri

National Film Awards:

1988 - Best Supporting Actor - Hrithubhedam
2007 - Special Jury Award - Ekantham

Kerala State Film Awards:

1982 - Second Best Actor - Yavanika
1985 - Second Best Actor - Yaatra
1986 - Second Best Actor - Panchagni
1987 - Second Best Actor - Thaniyavarthanam
1988 - Second Best Actor - Mukthi, Dhwani
1989 - Special Jury Award - Various Films
1990 - Best Actor - Perumthachan
1994 - Best Actor - Gamanam, Santhanagopalam
1998 - Second Best Actor - Kaattathoru Pen Poovu

Filmfare Awards:

1990 - Best Actor - Perumthachan
2005 - Lifetime Achievement Award (South)

Asianet Film Awards:

2001 - Best Lifetime Achievement Award

Other Awards:

2002 - Bahadoor Award for his contributions to Mayalam cinima
2005 - Chalachithra Ratna/Lifetime Achievement Award by Kerala Film Critics Association