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