Sowcar Janaki
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
127
Gender
Female
Birthday
1931-12-12
Place of Birth
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also Known As
Shavukar Janaki, Sowkar Janaki
Known For
Shavukaru
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Ellam Un Kairasi
Vetri Vizha
Thillu Mullu
Aadade Adharam
Manchi Manasulu
Ulagam Sirikirathu
Geethanjali
Pattaakathi Bairavan
Needhi
Babu
Enga Oor Raja
Uyarndha Manidhan
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Mahakavi Kalidas
Thirumaal Perumai
Pachai Vilakku
Paar Magale Paar
Padikkadha Medhai
Paavai Vilakku
Paalum Pazhamum
Thirumbi Paar
Idaya Malar
Bhagya Lakshmi
Chakkaram
Deivam
Appa Tata
Kanmalar
Kuzhandai Ullam
Iru Kodugal
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
School Master
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Chinna Raja
Shabdavedhi
Bama Vijayam
Chiranjeevi
Kaaval Dheivam
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
Oli Vilakku
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Panam Padaithavan
Charana Daasi
Thunaivan
Kula Kozhundhu
Desa Drohulu
Manasaakshi
Azhagan
Tingu Rangadu
Thodarum
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Batasari
Manavarali Pelli
Swara Kalpana
Dosti Dhushmani
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
Vaddante Dabbu
Ethir Neechal
Engal Thanga Raja
Teen Bahuraniyan
Neerkumizhi
Naanal
Kaviya Thalaivi
Nangu Suvargal
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Dasavatharam
Thee
Siva
Kanyasulkam
Kondattam
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Panduranga Mahatyam
Pichi Pullaiah
Cherapakura Chedevu
Doctor Chakravarthy
Yavade Subramanyam
Kanche
Bhagyarekha
Hey Ram
Babu Bangaram
Puthiya Paravai
Kaliyuga Kannan
Madam
Murali Krishnudu
Thambi
Nadu Iravil
Abhi
Naan Kanda Swargam
Cinema Paithiyam
Maanavan
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Kumudham
Annai
Akka Thangai
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Biskoth
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Geetha
Subhakankshalu
Rojulu Maraayi
Dharma Daata
Mahishasura Mardini
Navakoti Narayana
Kanyarathna
Thiruneelakandar
Akka Chellelu
Perum Pugazhum
Majnu
Ela Cheppanu
Sathi Shakthi
Samajaniki Sawal
Pachani Kapuram
Manchi Kutumbam
Valayapathi
Edi Nijam?
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
Akrandana
Aasai Alaigal
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Iddaru Asadhyule
Rajakumar
Kodeeswaran Magal
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
Ninaipadharku Neramillai