Sowcar Janaki
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 12, 1931
- Died
- August 21, 2026
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Anni Manchi Sakunamule 2023
as Janaki
Biskoth 2020
as Janaki Patti
Thambi 2019
as Grandmother
Babu Bangaram 2016
as Sailaja's Grandmother
Kanche 2015
as Mahalakshmamma
Yavade Subramanyam 2015
as Susheela
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan 2014
Actor
Abhi 2003
as Janki, Abhi's mother
Ela Cheppanu 2003
Actor
Hey Ram 2000
as Mythili's Grandmother
Shabdavedhi 2000
Actor
- Chinna Raja
Chinna Raja 1999
Actor
Thodarum 1999
Actor
Kondattam 1998
as Janaki
Subhakankshalu 1997
as Sitaramaiah's wife
Madam 1994
Actor
Manavarali Pelli 1993
Actor
Azhagan 1991
as Doctor
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal 1989
as Baby Fernandez
Vetri Vizha 1989
as Shirley's Aunt
- Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi 1989
as Santha
Swara Kalpana 1989
Actor
Geethanjali 1989
as Chancellor
Siva 1989
Actor
- Murali Krishnudu
Murali Krishnudu 1988
Actor
- Aadade Adharam
Aadade Adharam 1988
Actor
Majnu 1987
Actor
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam 1987
as Chilakamma
Dosti Dhushmani 1986
as Sandeep's Mother
- Akrandana
Akrandana 1986
Actor
- Pachani Kapuram
Pachani Kapuram 1985
as Malini
Kongumudi 1985
Actor
Kai Kodukkum Kai 1984
Actor
Chiranjeevi 1984
Actor
- Rajakumar
Rajakumar 1983
Actor
Tingu Rangadu 1982
Actor
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam 1982
Actor
- Kodeeswaran Magal
Kodeeswaran Magal 1981
Actor
Thillu Mullu 1981
as Meenakshi Doraiswamy
Thee 1981
as Seetha
Geetha 1981
as Mukta
- Kula Kozhundhu
Kula Kozhundhu 1981
Actor
- Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi 1980
Actor
Ellam Un Kairasi 1980
as Meenakshi
Samajaniki Sawal 1979
Actor
Pattaakathi Bairavan 1979
Actor
- Iddaru Asadhyule
Iddaru Asadhyule 1979
as Janaki
Thaayige Thakka Maga 1978
as Annapoorna
- Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai 1978
Actor
Manasaakshi 1977
Actor
Idaya Malar 1976
Actor
- Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu 1976
Actor
Dasavatharam 1976
as Leelavathi
- Perum Pugazhum
Perum Pugazhum 1976
as Nirmala's mother
- Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam 1975
Actor
Cinema Paithiyam 1975
Actor
- Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam 1975
as Valli
Kaliyuga Kannan 1974
as Gayathri
- School Master
School Master 1973
Actor
Engal Thanga Raja 1973
Actor
- Needhi
Needhi 1972
Actor
Deivam 1972
Actor
- Kanmalar
Kanmalar 1972
Actor
Thiruneelakandar 1972
as Neelavathy
- Appa Tata
Appa Tata 1972
Actor
Babu 1971
Actor
- Nangu Suvargal
Nangu Suvargal 1971
Actor
- Kaviya Thalaivi
Kaviya Thalaivi 1970
as Devi and Krishna, Producer
Maanavan 1970
Actor
Dharma Daata 1970
as Suseela
Nadu Iravil 1970
as Ragini
Akka Chellelu 1970
as Janaki
Iru Kodugal 1969
as Janaki
Thunaivan 1969
Actor
Kaaval Dheivam 1969
Actor
Akka Thangai 1969
Actor
- Kuzhandai Ullam
Kuzhandai Ullam 1969
Actor
- Chakkaram
Chakkaram 1968
Actor
Uyarndha Manidhan 1968
Actor
Lakshmi Kalyanam 1968
Actor
- Enga Oor Raja
Enga Oor Raja 1968
as Sivakami
Oli Vilakku 1968
Actor
Teen Bahuraniyan 1968
Actor
Ethir Neechal 1968
as Pattu
- Manchi Kutumbam
Manchi Kutumbam 1968
as Shantha
Thirumal Perumai 1968
as Thief's Wife
- Pesum Deivam
Pesum Deivam 1967
Actor
Bama Vijayam 1967
as Parvathi
- Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Thaaiku Thalaimagan 1967
Actor
Mahakavi Kalidas 1966
as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
- Motor Sundaram Pillai
Motor Sundaram Pillai 1966
as Meenakshi
- Naanal
Naanal 1965
as Savitri
- Neerkumizhi
Neerkumizhi 1965
as Dr. Indra
- Panam Padaithavan
Panam Padaithavan 1965
Actor
Puthiya Paravai 1964
as Chitra/Saroja
Doctor Chakravarthy 1964
as Nirmala
Desa Drohulu 1964
as Karuna
Pachai Vilakku 1964
Actor
Navakoti Narayana 1964
as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
Paar Magale Paar 1963
Actor
Sathi Shakthi 1963
Actor
- Aasai Alaigal
Aasai Alaigal 1963
as Thangam
Gowri 1963
Actor
Kanyarathna 1963
as Shantha
Saaku Magalu 1963
as Manjula
- Ninaipadharku Neramillai
Ninaipadharku Neramillai 1963
as Lakshmi
Annai 1962
Actor
Manchi Manasulu 1962
as Radha
Parthal Pasi Theerum 1962
Actor
- Bhagya Lakshmi
Bhagya Lakshmi 1961
as Kamala
- Paalum Pazhamum
Paalum Pazhamum 1961
as Nalini
Kumudham 1961
Actor
Batasari 1961
as Shanthi
- Naan Kanda Swargam
Naan Kanda Swargam 1960
as Meenakshi
Padikkadha Medhai 1960
as Rangan's Wife
- Paavai Vilakku
Paavai Vilakku 1960
Actor
Mahishasura Mardini 1959
as Gunavathi
- Ulagam Sirikirathu
Ulagam Sirikirathu 1959
Actor
- Thamarai Kulam
Thamarai Kulam 1959
Actor
- Raja Malaya Simha
Raja Malaya Simha 1959
as Malathi
Panduranga Mahatyam 1957
as Rama's sister
- Bhagyarekha
Bhagyarekha 1957
as Kathyayini
Charana Daasi 1956
as Saroja
- Edi Nijam?
Edi Nijam? 1956
as Raami
Kanyasulkam 1955
as Buchamma
- Cherapakura Chedevu
Cherapakura Chedevu 1955
as Lalitha
Rojulu Maraayi 1955
as Radha
Vaddante Dabbu 1954
as Saroja
Pichi Pullaiah 1953
as Vasantha
- Thirumbi Paar
Thirumbi Paar 1953
Actor
Valayapathi 1952
as Sathyavathi
Shavukaru 1950
as Subbulu
Credits from TMDB.