Sowcar Janaki
Known for: Acting
Born: December 12, 1931
Died: August 21, 2026
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
126 movies · 1 TV show, newest first
5.4
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
2023
4.7
Biskoth
2020
6.4
Thambi
2019
5.2
Babu Bangaram
2016
6.0
Kanche
2015
7.3
Yavade Subramanyam
2015
3.8
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
6.0
Abhi
2003
4.7
Ela Cheppanu
2003
7.0
Hey Ram
2000
7.4
Shabdavedhi
2000NR
Chinna Raja
1999
NR
Thodarum
1999
6.5
Kondattam
1998
6.8
Subhakankshalu
1997
8.5
Madam
1994
NR
Manavarali Pelli
1993
6.3
Azhagan
1991NR
Penn
1991
7.6
Vetri Vizha
1989
7.5
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
19897.0
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989
9.0
Swara Kalpana
1989
7.1
Geethanjali
1989
5.0
Siva
19897.0
Murali Krishnudu
1988NR
Aadade Adharam
1988
7.7
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987
5.0
Majnu
1987
7.5
Dosti Dhushmani
1986NR
Akrandana
19868.0
Pachani Kapuram
1985
6.3
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984NR
Chiranjeevi
1984NR
Rajakumar
1983
10.0
Tingu Rangadu
1982
9.0
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
7.0
Thillu Mullu
1981NR
Kodeeswaran Magal
1981
7.2
Thee
1981NR
Kula Kozhundhu
1981
NR
Geetha
1981NR
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
1980
5.5
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
9.0
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
NR
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979NR
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979
10.0
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978NR
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
NR
Manasaakshi
1977
7.0
Idaya Malar
1976NR
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976
7.0
Dasavatharam
1976NR
Perum Pugazhum
1976NR
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
NR
Cinema Paithiyam
1975NR
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975
10.0
Kaliyuga Kannan
19749.0
School Master
1973
9.0
Engal Thanga Raja
1973NR
Needhi
1972
9.5
Deivam
1972NR
Kanmalar
1972
7.0
Thiruneelakandar
1972NR
Appa Tata
1972
7.0
Babu
197110.0
Nangu Suvargal
19719.0
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
NR
Maanavan
1970
8.0
Dharma Daata
1970
8.0
Nadu Iravil
1970
1.0
Akka Chellelu
1970
8.0
Iru Kodugal
1969
10.0
Thunaivan
1969
10.0
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
NR
Akka Thangai
1969NR
Kuzhandai Ullam
19697.0
Chakkaram
1968
8.3
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
NR
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968NR
Enga Oor Raja
1968
4.3
Oli Vilakku
1968
6.5
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
7.6
Ethir Neechal
196810.0
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
9.0
Thirumaal Perumai
1968
8.3
Bama Vijayam
1967NR
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
NR
Mahakavi Kalidas
19666.7
Motor Sundaram Pillai
19667.0
Naanal
19658.5
Neerkumizhi
19657.0
Panam Padaithavan
1965
7.0
Puthiya Paravai
1964
8.5
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
8.0
Desa Drohulu
1964
7.0
Pachai Vilakku
1964
8.0
Navakoti Narayana
1964
9.0
Paar Magale Paar
1963
8.0
Sathi Shakthi
1963NR
Aasai Alaigal
1963
7.0
Kanyarathna
1963NR
Ninaipadharku Neramillai
1963
8.0
Annai
1962
NR
Manchi Manasulu
1962
8.2
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962NR
Bhagya Lakshmi
19618.3
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
NR
Kumudham
1961
4.0
Batasari
19619.0
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
7.5
Padikkadha Medhai
19608.0
Paavai Vilakku
1960
9.0
Mahishasura Mardini
1959NR
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
4.0
Panduranga Mahatyam
19579.0
Bhagyarekha
1957
8.5
Charana Daasi
19567.0
Edi Nijam?
1956
9.0
Kanyasulkam
1955NR
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
7.0
Rojulu Maraayi
1955
8.0
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
7.0
Pichi Pullaiah
19531.0
Thirumbi Paar
1953
8.0
Valayapathi
1952
7.0
Shavukaru
1950