The first of his National Awards came for his work in the 1979 musical film, Sankarabharanam. Two years later he entered the Hindi film industry through Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), winning the "award for the second time." He also received a Filmfare nomination for Best Male Playback Singer for the film. In the subsequent years, he won the National Film Awards for Saagara Sangamam (1983) and Rudraveena (1988)—both Telugu films. In 1989, he received his first Filmfare Award for Maine Pyar Kiya. He won the first of his four South Filmfare Awards for Subha Sankalpam, a film that he produced. His first Filmfare Award in the playback singing category came for Sri Ramadasu (2006), followed by, Mozhi (2007) and Aaptha Rakshaka (2010). Other honors for his singing career included Lata Mangeshkar Award, "Sangeetha Ganga Award," Film Fans' Association Award. In addition, he was also honored with Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2011), Padma Vibhushan (2021), the fourth, third and second highest civilian honors by the Government of India. Alongside his singing career, "Balasubrahmanyam worked as an actor," music composer, voice actor. And film producer.
"P. Susheela trust National Award" Presented on 29 November 2009
"Kopparapu Kavula Puraskaram" from Kopparapu Kala Peetam, Visakhapatnam on 9 September 2009
"Lifetime Achievement Award", presented by Raagalaya Music Awards (27 February 2010 at Shanmukhanad Hall, Mumbai) in 2010
Ghantasala Award in 2010
Great son of the soil award from Justice Rajesh Tandon, Chairperson Cyber appellate tribunal New Delhi at All India conference of intellectuals in Hyderabad on Saturday in 2010
"Pride Of Indian Cinema" from Yuvakalavauhini, Hyderabad on 30 June 2010
"Best playback Singer" award from "Gemini Tv Ugadi awards" 2010 for the serial "Kotha Bangaram"
Vamsee Film awards 2010 "Best Playback Singer (male)" for the film "Mestry"
"BIG Kannada Entertainment Awards" for the most entertaining "TV host of the year" and the programme "Yede Tumbhi Haaduvenu" being declared as the most entertaining reality show of the year
"Santosham awards 2010" Best Playback Singer (male) for the film "Mahatma"
"Lifetime Achievement Award" - 2011 presented by Lux Sandal CineMAA Awards on 19 June 2011 in Hyderabad
"Isai Thendral" - Title conferred to S P Balasubrahmanyam by Botswana Tamil Cultural Association - Executive Committee (2011-2012) on 14 April 2012 in recognition towards his continuous dedication, contribution and commitment to the Indian Music and Film Industry
The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011- Best Singer male for Jagadanandakaraka - Sri Ramarajyam
"Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema" given by STAR Vijay in 2011
^ ‘Film News', Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru (Tamil Film History and Its Achievements). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.
