Awards
- Padmashri in 1982
- Honorary Doctorate by University of Calicut (1989)
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Story - Mathilukal (1989)
- Lalithambika Antharjanam Award(1992)
- Muttathu Varkki Award (1993) (Paaththummaayude Aadu)
- Vallathol Award (1993)
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