Sowcar Janaki
Acting
- Born:
- 1931-12-12
- Died:
- 2026-08-21
- Place of birth:
- Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
Sankaramanchi Janaki (December 12, 1931 – August 21, 2026), popularly known as Shavukar Janaki, was a south-Indian actress who acted in more than 385 Tamil,Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in more than 300 shows, and performed for TANA all over the United States in 2 Telugu plays created by actor Murali Mohan. At the age of 11, she worked as a radio artist in Telugu programs. She started her acting career when she had a three-month-old baby and went on to become a popular actress with hits such as Sowcar (Telugu), Pudhiya Paravai (Tamil), Iru Kodugal (Tamil). She also played leading roles under renowned directors such as Dada Mirasee, K Balachandar. She was the elder daughter of T. Venkoji Rao, a paper technologist (England), and Sachi Devi. She completed her matriculation at Gauhati University in Assam and received an honorary doctorate from University of Arizona.
Known For
Filmography
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
Biskoth
Thambi
Babu Bangaram
Kanche
Yavade Subramanyam
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
Abhi
Ela Cheppanu
Hey Ram
Shabdavedhi
Chinna Raja
Thodarum
Kondattam
Subhakankshalu
Madam
Manavarali Pelli
Azhagan
Penn
Vetri Vizha
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Swara Kalpana
Geethanjali
Siva
Murali Krishnudu
Aadade Adharam
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Majnu
Dosti Dhushmani
Akrandana
Pachani Kapuram
Kongumudi
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Chiranjeevi
Rajakumar
Tingu Rangadu
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Thillu Mullu
Kodeeswaran Magal
Thee
Kula Kozhundhu
Geetha
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
Ellam Un Kairasi
Samajaniki Sawal
Pattaakathi Bairavan
Iddaru Asadhyule
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
Manasaakshi
Idaya Malar
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Dasavatharam
Perum Pugazhum
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
Cinema Paithiyam
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Kaliyuga Kannan
School Master
Engal Thanga Raja
Needhi
Deivam
Kanmalar
Thiruneelakandar
Appa Tata
Babu
Nangu Suvargal
Kaviya Thalaivi
Maanavan
Dharma Daata
Nadu Iravil
Akka Chellelu
Iru Kodugal
Thunaivan
Kaaval Dheivam
Akka Thangai
Kuzhandai Ullam
Chakkaram
Uyarndha Manidhan
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Enga Oor Raja
Oli Vilakku
Teen Bahuraniyan
Ethir Neechal
Manchi Kutumbam
Thirumal Perumai
Pesum Deivam
Bama Vijayam
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Mahakavi Kalidas
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Naanal
Neerkumizhi
Panam Padaithavan
Puthiya Paravai
Doctor Chakravarthy
Desa Drohulu
Pachai Vilakku
Navakoti Narayana
Paar Magale Paar
Sathi Shakthi
Aasai Alaigal
Gowri
Kanyarathna
Saaku Magalu
Ninaipadharku Neramillai
Annai
Manchi Manasulu
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Bhagya Lakshmi
Paalum Pazhamum
Kumudham
Batasari
Naan Kanda Swargam
Padikkadha Medhai
Paavai Vilakku
Mahishasura Mardini
Ulagam Sirikirathu
Thamarai Kulam
Panduranga Mahatyam
Bhagyarekha
Charana Daasi
Edi Nijam?
Kanyasulkam
Cherapakura Chedevu
Rojulu Maraayi
Vaddante Dabbu
Pichi Pullaiah
Thirumbi Paar
Valayapathi
Shavukaru