Awads

Awards

Filmfare Awards South

* Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Pithamagan (2003)
* Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Perazhagan (2004)
* Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

* Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor – Nandha (2002)
* Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor – Ghajini (2005)
* Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor – Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)

Other awards and recognition

* Kalaimamani Award (2004)
* Dinakaran Best New Face Actor in Nerukku Ner (1997)
* ITFA Best Actor Award in Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
* Vijay Award for Icon of the Year (2007)
* Vijay Award for Best Actor in Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
* Filmfans Award for Best Actor 2008 for Vaaranam Aayiram
* South Scope Award for Style Icon of the Year 2009
* Amrita Mathrubhumi Award for Best Actor in Tamil – Ayan / Aadhavan (2009)