Mohanlal's performance in the film reached the final round of National Film Award for Best Actor that year. He and Amitabh Bachchan was the final contenders.
Citing his performance in the film, the Indian Medical Association honored him with the IMA Award.
The film completed more than 175 days theatrical run in Kerala.
Mohanlal won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance, as well as the Filmfare Award, Film Critics Award and numerous other awards and accolades.