Awards
| Year | Award |
| 2005 |
Filmfare Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) - Won |
| 2001 |
Filmfare Awards South
Best Actor - Won |
| 1997 |
Karnataka State Film Awards
Best Actor - Won |
| 1989 |
Filmfare Awards South
Best Actor - Won |
| 1989 |
Filmfare Awards South
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) - Kannada - Won |
