National Award - 2007

Best Feature Film - Kanchivaram

Hindustan University’s Lifetime Achievement Award - 2003

Filmfare Critic Award - 1998

Best film of the year - Virasat

Life Achievement Award - 1997

By the Karnataka Government and Film Industry

Screen Videocon Awards - 1996

Best Malayalam Director - Kalapani

Kerala State Film Award - 1995

Second Best Film - Kalapani

Film Critics Award - 1994

Best Director - Thenmavin Kombathu

Kerala State Film Award - 1994

Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value - Thenmavin Kombath

Cinema Express Award - 1992

Best Director of the year

Indian Express Award - 1992

Best Malayalam Film - Kilukkam

Film Fans Award - 1991

Best Director - Killukam