Acting
Sowcar Janaki
Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi cinema · 123 credits
Born
12 December 1931
Died
21 August 2026 (aged 94)
Birthplace
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also known as Shavukar Janaki · Sowkar Janaki
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
Biskoth
as Janaki Patti
Thambi
as Grandmother
Babu Bangaram
as Sailaja's Grandmother
Yavade Subramanyam
as Susheela
Kanche
as Mahalakshmamma
Abhi
as Janki, Abhi's mother
Hey Ram
as Mythili's Grandmother
Kondattam
as Janaki
Subhakankshalu
as Sitaramaiah's wife
Azhagan
as Doctor
Vetri Vizha
as Shirley's Aunt
Geethanjali
as Chancellor
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
as Baby Fernandez
Siva
Actor
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
as Chilakamma
Dosti Dhushmani
as Sandeep's Mother
Thillu Mullu
as Meenakshi Doraiswamy
Thee
as Seetha
Geetha
as Mukta
Ellam Un Kairasi
as Meenakshi
Thaayige Thakka Maga
as Annapoorna
Dasavatharam
as Leelavathi
Perum Pugazhum
1976
Perum Pugazhum
as Nirmala's mother
Kaliyuga Kannan
as Gayathri
Thiruneelakandar
as Neelavathy
Babu
Actor
காவியத் தலைவி
1970
Kaviya Thalaivi
as Devi and Krishna, Producer
Nadu Iravil
as Ragini
Dharma Daata
as Suseela
Akka Chellelu
as Janaki
Iru Kodugal
as Janaki
Thirumal Perumai
as Thief's Wife
Ethir Neechal
as Pattu
Bama Vijayam
as Parvathi
Mahakavi Kalidas
as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
நீர்க்குமிழி
1965
Neerkumizhi
as Dr. Indra
நாணல்
1965
Naanal
as Savitri
Desa Drohulu
as Karuna
Doctor Chakravarthy
as Nirmala
Puthiya Paravai
as Chitra/Saroja
Navakoti Narayana
as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
Kanyarathna
as Shantha
Saaku Magalu
as Manjula
Manchi Manasulu
as Radha
Annai
Actor
Batasari
as Shanthi
Padikkadha Medhai
as Rangan's Wife
Mahishasura Mardini
as Gunavathi
Panduranga Mahatyam
as Rama's sister
భాగ్యరేఖ
1957
Bhagyarekha
as Kathyayini
Charana Daasi
as Saroja
Kanyasulkam
as Buchamma
Rojulu Maraayi
as Radha
Vaddante Dabbu
as Saroja
Pichi Pullaiah
as Vasantha
Valayapathi
as Sathyavathi
Shavukaru
as Subbulu