Sowcar Janaki
Born
December 12, 1931
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.
Full Filmography
Acting
Shavukaru
(1950)
Subbulu
Thirumbi Paar
(1953)
Pichi Pullaiah
(1953)
Vasantha
Vaddante Dabbu
(1954)
Saroja
Rojulu Maraayi
(1955)
Radha
Kanyasulkam
(1955)
Buchamma
Cherapakura Chedevu
(1955)
Lalitha
Charana Daasi
(1956)
Saroja
Fortunes
(1957)
Kathyayini
Panduranga Mahatyam
(1957)
Rama's sister
Ulagam Sirikirathu
(1959)
Paavai Vilakku
(1960)
Padikkadha Medhai
(1960)
Rangan's Wife
Naan Kanda Swargam
(1960)
Meenakshi
Paalum Pazhamum
(1961)
Nalini
Bhagya Lakshmi
(1961)
Kamala
Kumudham
(1961)
Batasari
(1961)
Parthal Pasi Theerum
(1962)
Annai
(1962)
Manchi Manasulu
(1962)
Radha
Paar Magale Paar
(1963)
Pachai Vilakku
(1964)
Dr. Chakravarthy
(1964)
Puthiya Paravai
(1964)
Chitra/Saroja
Desa Drohulu
(1964)
Karuna
Panam Padaithavan
(1965)
Neerkumizhi
(1965)
Dr. Indra
Naanal
(1965)
Savitri
Mahakavi Kalidas
(1966)
Motor Sundaram Pillai
(1966)
First Wife
Bama Vijayam
(1967)
Parvathi
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
(1967)
Thirumaal Perumai
(1968)
Thief's Wife
Enga Oor Raja
(1968)
Uyarndha Manidhan
(1968)
Chakkaram
(1968)
Oli Vilakku
(1968)
Ethir Neechal
(1968)
Pattu
Teen Bahuraniyan
(1968)
Lakshmi Kalyanam
(1968)
Kaaval Dheivam
(1969)
Kuzhandai Ullam
(1969)
Thunaivan
(1969)
Iru Kodugal
(1969)
Janaki
Akka Thangai
(1969)
Kaviya Thalaivi
(1970)
Devi and Krishna
Nadu Iravil
(1970)
Ragini
Maanavan
(1970)
Babu
(1971)
Nangu Suvargal
(1971)
Kanmalar
(1972)
Needhi
(1972)
Deivam
(1972)
Appa Tata
(1972)
School Master
(1973)
Engal Thanga Raja
(1973)
Kaliyuga Kannan
(1974)
Gayathri
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
(1975)
Cinema Paithiyam
(1975)
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
(1975)
Valli
Idaya Malar
(1976)
Dasavatharam
(1976)
Leelavathi
Manasaakshi
(1977)
Thayige Thakka Maga
(1978)
Annapoorna
Pattaakathi Bairavan
(1979)
Ellam Un Kairasi
(1980)
Meenakshi
Thillu Mullu
(1981)
Meenakshi Doraiswamy
Thee
(1981)
Geetha
(1981)
Mukta
Kula Kozhundhu
(1981)
Tingu Rangadu
(1982)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
(1982)
Kai Kodukkum Kai
(1984)
Chiranjeevi
(1984)
Dosti Dhushmani
(1986)
Sandeep's Mother
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
(1987)
Chilakamma
Murali Krishnudu
(1988)
Aadade Adharam
(1988)
Vetri Vizha
(1989)
Shirley's Aunt
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
(1989)
Siva
(1989)
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
(1989)
Santha
Geethanjali
(1989)
Chancellor
Swara Kalpana
(1989)
Azhagan
(1991)
Doctor
Manavarali Pelli
(1993)
Madam
(1994)
Subhakankshalu
(1997)
Sitaramaiah's wife
Kondattam
(1998)
Chinna Raja
(1999)
Thodarum
(1999)
Shabdavedhi
(2000)
Hey Ram
(2000)
Mythili's Grandmother
Abhi
(2003)
Janki, Abhi's mother
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
(2014)
Yevade Subramanyam
(2015)
Susheela
Kanche
(2015)
Mahalakshmamma
Babu Bangaram
(2016)
Sailaja's Grandmother
Thambi
(2019)
Grandmother
Biskoth
(2020)
Janaki Patti
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
(2023)
Janaki
Production