HONOURS AND AWARDS

HONOURS

ü  Kalaimaamani  (1998)

ü  Honorary doctorate - Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (2007)

AWARDS

v  Cinema Express Award for New Face - Naalaya Theerpu(1992)

v  Cinema Express Award for Best Actor - Kadhalukku Mariyadhai(1997)

v  Roja Duke's Best Actor- Kadhalukku Mariyadhai(1997)

v  Tamil Nadu State Film Best Actor Award – Kadhalukku Mariyadhai(1997)

v  Tamil Nadu State Film  MGR Award(2000)

v  Dinakaran Best Actor Award - Ghilli(2004)

v  Film Today Best Actor Award - Ghilli(2004)

v  Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award - Ghilli(2004)

v  Tamil Nadu State Film Best Actor Award – Thirupachchi(2005)

v  Mathrubhumi Film Awards for Best Actor in Tamil - Pokkiri(2007)

v  Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Hero - Pokkiri(2007)

v  Vijay Awards for Entertainer of the Year – Pokkiri and Azhagiya Tamil Magan(2007)

v  Vijay Awards for Favourite Hero – Vettaikaaran(2009)

v  Asianet Film Awards for Most Popular Tamil Actor(2010)

v  Variety Award for Hero of the Year - Kaavalan and Velayudham (2011)

v  Edison Award for Best actor – Velayudham(2011)

v  Edison Super Star Rajini Award - – Velayudham(2011)

v  Vikatan Award for Best Actor – Nanban and Thuppakki (2012)

v  Vijay Awards for Entertainer of the Year - Nanban and Thuppakki (2012)

v  Vijay Awards for Favourite Hero – Thuppakki(2012)

v  Techofes Award for Best Actor- Thuppakki(2012)