Academy awards |
| 2008 year 81th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Danny Boyle | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Anthony Dod Mantle | Winner |
| Best Original Song | A. R. Rahman | Winner |
| Best Original Song | A. R. Rahman | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | A. R. Rahman | Winner |
| Sound Effects Editing | | Nomination |
| Best Sound | | Winner |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Simon Beaufoy | Winner |
| Film Editing | Chris Dickens | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 2008 year 66th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Danny Boyle | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Simon Beaufoy | Winner |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | A. R. Rahman | Winner |