Sowcar 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.
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Movies (132)
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
2023 · Janaki
Biskoth
2020 · Janaki Patti
Thambi
2019 · Grandmother
Babu Bangaram
2016 · Sailaja's Grandmother
Kanche
2015 · Mahalakshmamma
Yavade Subramanyam
2015 · Susheela
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
Abhi
2003 · Janki, Abhi's mother
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Hey Ram
2000 · Mythili's Grandmother
Shabdavedhi
2000
Chinna Raja
1999
Thodarum
1999
Kondattam
1998 · Janaki
Subhakankshalu
1997 · Sitaramaiah's wife
Madam
1994
Manavarali Pelli
1993
Azhagan
1991 · Doctor
Vetri Vizha
1989 · Shirley's Aunt
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989 · Baby Fernandez
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989 · Santha
Swara Kalpana
1989
Geethanjali
1989 · Chancellor
Siva
1989
Murali Krishnudu
1988
Aadade Adharam
1988
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987 · Chilakamma
Majnu
1987
Dosti Dhushmani
1986 · Sandeep's Mother
Akrandana
1986
Pachani Kapuram
1985 · Malini
Kongumudi
1985
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Chiranjeevi
1984
Rajakumar
1983
Tingu Rangadu
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Thillu Mullu
1981 · Meenakshi Doraiswamy
Kodeeswaran Magal
1981
Thee
1981 · Seetha
Kula Kozhundhu
1981
Geetha
1981 · Mukta
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
1980
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980 · Meenakshi
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979 · Janaki
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978 · Annapoorna
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
Manasaakshi
1977
Idaya Malar
1976
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976
Dasavatharam
1976 · Leelavathi
Perum Pugazhum
1976 · Nirmala's mother
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975 · Valli
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974 · Gayathri
School Master
1973
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Needhi
1972
Deivam
1972
Kanmalar
1972
Thiruneelakandar
1972 · Neelavathy
Appa Tata
1972
Babu
1971
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970 · Devi and Krishna, Producer
Maanavan
1970
Dharma Daata
1970 · Suseela
Nadu Iravil
1970 · Ragini
Akka Chellelu
1970 · Janaki
Iru Kodugal
1969 · Janaki
Thunaivan
1969
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Akka Thangai
1969
Kuzhandai Ullam
1969
Chakkaram
1968
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Enga Oor Raja
1968 · Sivakami
Oli Vilakku
1968
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
Ethir Neechal
1968 · Pattu
Manchi Kutumbam
1968 · Shantha
Thirumal Perumai
1968 · Thief's Wife
Pesum Deivam
1967
Bama Vijayam
1967 · Parvathi
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966 · Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966 · Meenakshi
Naanal
1965 · Savitri
Neerkumizhi
1965 · Dr. Indra
Panam Padaithavan
1965
Puthiya Paravai
1964 · Chitra/Saroja
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964 · Nirmala
Desa Drohulu
1964 · Karuna
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Navakoti Narayana
1964 · Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Sathi Shakthi
1963
Aasai Alaigal
1963 · Thangam
Gowri
1963
Kanyarathna
1963 · Shantha
Saaku Magalu
1963 · Manjula
Ninaipadharku Neramillai
1963 · Lakshmi
Annai
1962
Manchi Manasulu
1962 · Radha
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961 · Kamala
Paalum Pazhamum
1961 · Nalini
Kumudham
1961
Batasari
1961 · Shanthi
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960 · Meenakshi
Padikkadha Medhai
1960 · Rangan's Wife
Paavai Vilakku
1960
Mahishasura Mardini
1959 · Gunavathi
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
Thamarai Kulam
1959
Raja Malaya Simha
1959 · Malathi
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957 · Rama's sister
Bhagyarekha
1957 · Kathyayini
Charana Daasi
1956 · Saroja
Edi Nijam?
1956 · Raami
Kanyasulkam
1955 · Buchamma
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955 · Lalitha
Rojulu Maraayi
1955 · Radha
Vaddante Dabbu
1954 · Saroja
Pichi Pullaiah
1953 · Vasantha
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Valayapathi
1952 · Sathyavathi
Shavukaru
1950 · Subbulu