Sowcar Janaki
Sowcar Janaki
Biography
Sankaramanchi Janaki (born December 12, 1931), popularly known as Shavukar Janaki (Telugu షావుకారు జానకి;Tamil: சௌகார் ஜானகி; Kannada: ಸಾಹುಕಾರ್ ಜಾನಕಿ), is a south-Indian actress who has acted in over 385 Tamil,Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows, and performed for TANA all over the United States in 2 Telugu plays created by actor Murali Mohan. At age 11, she was 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 lead roles with famous directors such as Dada Mirasee, K Balachandar. She is the elder daughter of T. Venkoji Rao, paper technologist (England), and Sachi Devi. She completed matriculation from Gauhati University in Assam and has received honorary Doctorate from University of Arizona.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
110
Gender
Female
Birthday
1931-12-12 (93 years old)
Place of Birth
Not available
Acting

2023

Anni Manchi Sakunamule as Janaki

2020

Biskoth as Janaki Patti

2019

Thambi as Grandmother

2016

Babu Bangaram as Sailaja's Grandmother

2015

Yevade Subramanyam as Susheela

2015

Kanche as Mahalakshmamma

2014

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan as Not available

2003

Abhi as Janki, Abhi's mother

2000

Hey Ram as Mythili's Grandmother

2000

Shabdavedhi as Not available

1999

Thodarum as Not available

1999

Chinna Raja as Not available

1998

Kondattam as Not available

1997

Subhakankshalu as Sitaramaiah's wife

1994

Madam as Not available

1993

Manavarali Pelli as Not available

1991

Azhagan as Doctor

1989

Geethanjali as Chancellor

1989

Vetri Vizha as Shirley's Aunt

1989

Siva as Not available

1989

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal as Not available

1989

Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi as Santha

1989

Swara Kalpana as Not available

1988

Aadade Adharam as Not available

1988

Murali Krishnudu as Not available

1987

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam as Chilakamma

1986

Dosti Dhushmani as Sandeep's Mother

1984

Kai Kodukkum Kai as Not available

1984

Chiranjeevi as Not available

1982

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as Not available

1982

Tingu Rangadu as Not available

1981

Geetha as Mukta

1981

Thillu Mullu as Meenakshi Doraiswamy

1981

Thee as Not available

1981

Kula Kozhundhu as Not available

1980

Ellam Un Kairasi as Meenakshi

1979

Pattaakathi Bairavan as Not available

1978

Thaayige Thakka Maga as Annapoorna

1977

Manasaakshi as Not available

1976

Dasavatharam as Leelavathi

1976

Perum Pugazhum as Nirmala's mother

1976

Idaya Malar as Not available

1975

Cinema Paithiyam as Not available

1975

Uravukku Kayi Koduppam as Not available

1974

Kaliyuga Kannan as Gayathri

1973

Engal Thanga Raja as Not available

1973

School Master as Not available

1972

Appa Tata as Not available

1972

Thiruneelakandar as Neelavathy

1972

Deivam as Not available

1972

Needhi as Not available

1972

Kanmalar as Not available

1971

Babu as Not available

1971

Nangu Suvargal as Not available

1970

Akka Chellelu as Janaki

1970

Nadu Iravil as Ragini

1970

Dharma Daata as Suseela

1970

Kaviya Thalaivi as Devi and Krishna

1970

Maanavan as Not available

1969

Akka Thangai as Not available

1969

Kaaval Dheivam as Not available

1969

Thunaivan as Not available

1969

Iru Kodugal as Janaki

1969

Kuzhandai Ullam as Not available

1968

Ethir Neechal as Pattu

1968

Teen Bahuraniyan as Not available

1968

Lakshmi Kalyanam as Not available

1968

Oli Vilakku as Not available

1968

Thirumaal Perumai as Thief's Wife

1968

Enga Oor Raja as Not available

1968

Uyarndha Manidhan as Not available

1968

Chakkaram as Not available

1967

Bama Vijayam as Parvathi

1967

Thaaiku Thalaimagan as Not available

1966

Mahakavi Kalidas as Not available

1966

Motor Sundaram Pillai as First Wife

1965

Panam Padaithavan as Not available

1965

Naanal as Savitri

1965

Neerkumizhi as Dr. Indra

1964

Navakoti Narayana as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa

1964

Puthiya Paravai as Chitra/Saroja

1964

Desa Drohulu as Karuna

1964

Pachai Vilakku as Not available

1964

Doctor Chakravarthy as Not available

1963

Paar Magale Paar as Not available

1963

Kanyarathna as Shantha

1962

Parthal Pasi Theerum as Not available

1962

Manchi Manasulu as Radha

1962

Annai as Not available

1961

Paalum Pazhamum as Nalini

1961

Kumudham as Not available

1961

Batasari as Not available

1961

Bhagya Lakshmi as Kamala

1960

Padikkadha Medhai as Rangan's Wife

1960

Naan Kanda Swargam as Meenakshi

1960

Paavai Vilakku as Not available

1959

Mahishasura Mardini as Gunavathi

1959

Ulagam Sirikirathu as Not available

1957

Panduranga Mahatyam as Rama's sister

1957

Bhagyarekha as Kathyayini

1956

Charana Daasi as Saroja

1955

Kanyasulkam as Buchamma

1955

Cherapakura Chedevu as Lalitha

1955

Rojulu Maraayi as Radha

1954

Vaddante Dabbu as Saroja

1953

Pichi Pullaiah as Vasantha

1953

Thirumbi Paar as Not available

1950

Shavukaru as Subbulu
Crew

1970

Kaviya Thalaivi Producer