Sowcar Janaki
Acting · Born Dec 12, 1931 · Died Aug 21, 2026 (94) · Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
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
Films
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
20235.4
Biskoth
20204.7
Thambi
20196.5
Babu Bangaram
20165.2
Kanche
20156.1
Yavade Subramanyam
20157.3
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
20143.8
Abhi
20036.0
Ela Cheppanu
20034.7
Hey Ram
20007.1
Shabdavedhi
20007.4
Thodarum
1999
Kondattam
19986.5
Subhakankshalu
19976.8
Madam
19948.5
Manavarali Pelli
1993
Azhagan
19916.3
Vetri Vizha
19897.6
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
19897.5
Swara Kalpana
19899.0
Geethanjali
19897.2
Siva
19895.0
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
19877.7
Majnu
19875.0
Dosti Dhushmani
19867.5
Kongumudi
1985
Kai Kodukkum Kai
19846.2
Tingu Rangadu
198210.0
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
19829.0
Thillu Mullu
19817.0
Thee
19817.2
Geetha
1981
Ellam Un Kairasi
19805.5
Samajaniki Sawal
19799.0
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Thaayige Thakka Maga
197810.0
Manasaakshi
1977
Idaya Malar
19767.0
Dasavatharam
19767.0
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Kaliyuga Kannan
197410.0
Engal Thanga Raja
19739.0
Deivam
19729.5
Thiruneelakandar
19727.0
Babu
19717.0
Maanavan
1970
Dharma Daata
19708.0
Nadu Iravil
19708.0
Akka Chellelu
19701.0
Iru Kodugal
19698.0
Thunaivan
196910.0
Kaaval Dheivam
196910.0
Akka Thangai
1969
Uyarndha Manidhan
19688.3
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Oli Vilakku
19684.3
Teen Bahuraniyan
19686.5
Ethir Neechal
19687.6
Thirumal Perumai
19689.0
Bama Vijayam
19678.3
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
Puthiya Paravai
19647.0
Doctor Chakravarthy
19648.0
Desa Drohulu
19648.0
Pachai Vilakku
19647.0
Navakoti Narayana
19648.0
Paar Magale Paar
19639.0
Sathi Shakthi
19638.0
Gowri
196310.0
Kanyarathna
19637.0
Saaku Magalu
19638.8
Annai
19628.0
Manchi Manasulu
19628.0
Parthal Pasi Theerum
19628.2
Kumudham
1961
Batasari
19614.0
Padikkadha Medhai
19607.5
Mahishasura Mardini
19599.3
Panduranga Mahatyam
19575.5
Charana Daasi
19568.5
Kanyasulkam
19558.7
Rojulu Maraayi
19557.0
Vaddante Dabbu
19548.0
Pichi Pullaiah
19537.0
Valayapathi
19528.0
Shavukaru
19507.0