Throughout her career, Bhanupriya has received numerous awards and nominations for her outstanding performances. In 2007, she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the film "Thavam." Her contributions to the film industry have also been recognized with the prestigious "Kalaimamani" award.

While Bhanupriya’s filmography is rich, many cinephiles and critics often point to as her definitive Tamil masterpiece for the following reasons: