Awards and Nominations
Awards and Accolades
• Tamil Nadu Government - Kalaimamani award (multiple years).
• Nandi Award for Abhinandana.
• The role played by Karthik as Manohar in Mouna Ragam is included in Roll of Honour of the Film and Television Institute of India (Pune) as one of the best supporting roles in a film.
• Tamil Nadu Government - Recipient of Best Actor Award for "Kizhakku Vaasal".
Filmfare Awards
- Best Actor for "Varusham Padhinaaru" in 1988
- Best Actor for "Agni Natchathiram" in 1989
- Best Actor for "Kizhakku Vasal" in 1990
- Best Actor for "Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen" in 1997
he received many an award including the Best New Face in 1980, Salamanca Award and the State government Award for Best Actor. However, this actor seems to have lost his way over the last few years.
