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
All Movies (120)
- Anni Manchi Sakunamule2023 · as Janaki
- Biskoth2020 · as Janaki Patti
- Thambi2019 · as Grandmother
- Babu Bangaram2016 · as Sailaja's Grandmother
- Kanche2015 · as Mahalakshmamma
- Yavade Subramanyam2015 · as Susheela
- Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan2014
- Abhi2003 · as Janki, Abhi's mother
- Ela Cheppanu2003
- Hey Ram2000 · as Mythili's Grandmother
- Shabdavedhi2000
- Chinna Raja1999
- Thodarum1999
- Kondattam1998 · as Janaki
- Subhakankshalu1997 · as Sitaramaiah's wife
- Madam1994
- Manavarali Pelli1993
- Azhagan1991 · as Doctor
- Vetri Vizha1989 · as Shirley's Aunt
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal1989
- Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi1989 · as Santha
- Swara Kalpana1989
- Geethanjali1989 · as Chancellor
- Siva1989
- Murali Krishnudu1988
- Aadade Adharam1988
- Samsaram Oka Chadarangam1987 · as Chilakamma
- Majnu1987
- Dosti Dhushmani1986 · as Sandeep's Mother
- Akrandana1986
- Pachani Kapuram1985 · as Malini
- Kai Kodukkum Kai1984
- Chiranjeevi1984
- Tingu Rangadu1982
- Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam1982
- Thillu Mullu1981 · as Meenakshi Doraiswamy
- Thee1981
- Kula Kozhundhu1981
- Geetha1981 · as Mukta
- Ellam Un Kairasi1980 · as Meenakshi
- Samajaniki Sawal1979
- Pattaakathi Bairavan1979
- Thaayige Thakka Maga1978 · as Annapoorna
- Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai1978
- Manasaakshi1977
- Idaya Malar1976
- Dasavatharam1976 · as Leelavathi
- Perum Pugazhum1976 · as Nirmala's mother
- Uravukku Kayi Koduppam1975
- Cinema Paithiyam1975
- Manidhanum Dheivamagalam1975 · as Valli
- Kaliyuga Kannan1974 · as Gayathri
- School Master1973
- Engal Thanga Raja1973
- Needhi1972
- Deivam1972
- Kanmalar1972
- Thiruneelakandar1972 · as Neelavathy
- Appa Tata1972
- Babu1971
- Nangu Suvargal1971
- Kaviya Thalaivi1970 · as Devi and Krishna
- Maanavan1970
- Dharma Daata1970 · as Suseela
- Nadu Iravil1970 · as Ragini
- Akka Chellelu1970 · as Janaki
- Iru Kodugal1969 · as Janaki
- Thunaivan1969
- Kaaval Dheivam1969
- Akka Thangai1969
- Kuzhandai Ullam1969
- Chakkaram1968
- Uyarndha Manidhan1968
- Lakshmi Kalyanam1968
- Enga Oor Raja1968
- Oli Vilakku1968
- Teen Bahuraniyan1968
- Ethir Neechal1968 · as Pattu
- Manchi Kutumbam1968 · as Shantha
- Thirumaal Perumai1968 · as Thief's Wife
- Bama Vijayam1967 · as Parvathi
- Thaaiku Thalaimagan1967
- Mahakavi Kalidas1966 · as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
- Motor Sundaram Pillai1966 · as First Wife
- Naanal1965 · as Savitri
- Neerkumizhi1965 · as Dr. Indra
- Panam Padaithavan1965
- Puthiya Paravai1964 · as Chitra/Saroja
- Doctor Chakravarthy1964 · as Nirmala
- Desa Drohulu1964 · as Karuna
- Pachai Vilakku1964
- Navakoti Narayana1964 · as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
- Paar Magale Paar1963
- Sathi Shakthi1963
- Aasai Alaigal1963 · as Thangam
- Kanyarathna1963 · as Shantha
- Annai1962
- Manchi Manasulu1962 · as Radha
- Parthal Pasi Theerum1962
- Bhagya Lakshmi1961 · as Kamala
- Paalum Pazhamum1961 · as Nalini
- Kumudham1961
- Batasari1961 · as Shanthi
- Naan Kanda Swargam1960 · as Meenakshi
- Padikkadha Medhai1960 · as Rangan's Wife
- Paavai Vilakku1960
- Mahishasura Mardini1959 · as Gunavathi
- Ulagam Sirikirathu1959
- Panduranga Mahatyam1957 · as Rama's sister
- Bhagyarekha1957 · as Kathyayini
- Charana Daasi1956 · as Saroja
- Edi Nijam?1956 · as Raami
- Kanyasulkam1955 · as Buchamma
- Cherapakura Chedevu1955 · as Lalitha
- Rojulu Maraayi1955 · as Radha
- Vaddante Dabbu1954 · as Saroja
- Pichi Pullaiah1953 · as Vasantha
- Thirumbi Paar1953
- Valayapathi1952 · as Sathyavathi
- Shavukaru1950 · as Subbulu