critics and fellow actors and seniors have often expressed in public podium that during the commercially dry days of early nineties of Odia cinema, when the Odia film industry was under heavy financial stress, it was Uttam Mohanty's efforts and charm which saved the day. He is in demand among off-mainstream filmmakers as well. He has won many Odia filmfare awards and prizes as a best actor. A number of societies and institutes have honored him as a living legend of Ollywood cinema. Awards and accreditation Odisha Living Legend Award 2012 State Film Award as Best actor for Phula Chandana, Jhiati Sita Pari, Danda Balunga, Suna Chadhei State Film Award as Best Supporting Actor for To Binu Anyagati nahin. Jayadeb Puraskar in 1999 Awards from Citic Association, Chitrapuri, Banichitra, Chalachitra Jagata 5th FITFAT Biscope Award, 2008 Filmography 1977 – Abhimaan 1978 – Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja 1978 – Pati Patni 1978 – Sankha Mahuri 1978 – Sarapancha Babu 1978 – Danda Balunga 1978 – Ramayan 1979 – Chinha Achinha 1979 – Nijhum Ratira Sathi 1978 – Ram Balaram 1981 – Akshay Trutiya 1981 – Arati 1981 – Debajani 1982 – Astaraga 1982 – Baje Bainshi Nache Ghungura 1982 – Dekh Khabar Rakh Najar 1982 – Jwain Pua 1983 – Abhilasha 1983 – Jhiatie Sita Pari 1983 – Ram Rahim 1984 – Jai Phula 1984 – Janani 1985 – Chaka Bhaunri 1985 – Jaga Hatare Pagha 1985 – Mamata Mage Mula 1985 – Palatak 1985 – Puja Phula 1985 – Samay Bada Balaban 1985 – Sankha Sindura 1986 – Sahari Bagha 1986 - Sata kebe Luchi rahena 1986 – School Master 1986 – Aei Ama Sansara 1986 – Jor Jar Mulak Tar 1986 – Paka Kambal Pot Chhata 1987 – Badhu Nirupama 1987 – Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi 1987 – Aei Ta Duniya 1987 – Golamgiri 1987 – Anyaya Sahibi Nahi 1987 – Michha Mayara Sansara 1987 – Phula Chandan 1987 – Suna Chadhei 1987 – Tunda Baida 1988 – Thili Jhia Heli Bohu 1988 – Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta 1988 – Bada Bhauja 1988 – Kanyadana 1988 – Papa Punya 1988 – Pua Mora Kala Thakura 1988 –Chaka Dola Karuchi Lila 1989 – Daiba Daudi 1989 – Hasa Luha Bhara Duniya 1989 –Rajanigandha 1989 – Nyaya Anyaya 1989 – Paradeshi Chadhei 1989 – Thakura Achhanti Chau Bahaku 1990 – Topae Sindura Di Topa Luha 1990 – Sasti 1990 – Ja Devi