Vijay Awards

Awards and honours

Honours

• Kalaimamani (1998)
• Honorary doctorate - Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (2007)

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Win

• Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor - Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1998)
• Tamil Nadu State Film MGR Award (2000)
• Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor - Thirupaachi (2005)

Filmfare Awards South

Nominated

• Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil - Pokkiri (2007)

Vijay Awards

Win

• Superstar of Tomorrow (2006)^[51]
• Entertainer of the Year Award - Pokkiri, Azhagiya Tamil Magan(2007)
• Icon of the year Award (2008)
• Favourite Hero Award - Vettaikaaran (2009)

Nominated

• Favourite Hero Award - Pokkiri (2007)
• Favourite Hero Award - Kuruvi (2008)
• Favourite Hero Award - Sura (2010)
• Favourite Hero Award - Velayudham (2011)

Edison Awards (India)

• Edison Award for Best Actor - Velayudham (2011)
• Superstar Rajini Award - Velayudham (2011)

Other Awards

Win

• Roja Duke Best Actor Award - Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1998)
• Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award - Ghilli (2004)
• Dinakaran Best Actor Award - Ghilli (2004)
• Film Today Best Actor Award - Ghilli (2004)
• Silver Award for Public Service Announcement (2005)
• Mathrubhumi Film Award for Best Actor in Tamil - Pokkiri (2007)
• Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Hero - Pokkiri (2007)
• Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Favourite Actor (2009)
• Asianet Film Awards for Most Popular Tamil Actor (2010)