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The film received numerous accolades including four National Film Awards and four Kerala State Film Awards.Salim Kumar became the seventh Malayalam actor, and the first comedian, to win the national award. State award Jury Chairman Buddhadeb Dasgupta was profuse in his praise for Salim Kumar. "I was overwhelmed. For the first 10-15 minutes I couldn't believe my eyes. I had seen the same person in comedy roles in some other films that came up for our consideration. This performance was overwhelming. He overshadowed everyone else."

National Film Awards

• Best Film
• Best Actor - Salim Kumar
• Best Cinematography - Madhu Ambat
• Best Background Score - Isaac Thomas Kottukapally

Kerala State Film Awards

• Best Film
• Best Actor - Salim Kumar
• Best Screenplay - Salim Ahamed
• Best Background Music - Isaac Thomas Kottukapally

Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards

• Special Jury Award - Salim Kumar

Vellinakshatram Film Awards

• Special Award - Salim Kumar
• Special Award - Salim Ahamed

The national and state award going to Salim Kumar in the Best Actor category created tension in the film industry. Director Ranjith said that he expected the award for Mammootty whose performance in the film Pranchiyettan & the Saint had received rave critical reviews. He said that Salim Kumar's performance in Adaminte Makan Abu was no patch on Mammootty's performance in Pranchiyettan & the Saint. Salim Kumar lashed out against Ranjith's comments and said it is just sour grapes.Several film pundits have backed the opinion of Ranjith.

In an interview, Pattanam Rasheed complained that the absence of Malayalis in the national award jury cost him the award for best make-up artist. He says, "I would've got it [the award] if there was a Malayali. Jury members thought Salim [Kumar] was actually an old man. As such, they couldn't appreciate my work."

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