Sowcar Janaki
Acting
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.
Movies(117)
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
Janaki
2023
Biskoth
Janaki Patti
2020
Thambi
Grandmother
2019
Babu Bangaram
Sailaja's Grandmother
2016
Kanche
Mahalakshmamma
2015
Yavade Subramanyam
Susheela
2015
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
Abhi
Janki, Abhi's mother
2003
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Hey Ram
Mythili's Grandmother
2000
Shabdavedhi
2000
Chinna Raja
1999
Thodarum
1999
Kondattam
1998
Subhakankshalu
Sitaramaiah's wife
1997
Madam
1994
Manavarali Pelli
1993
Azhagan
Doctor
1991
Vetri Vizha
Shirley's Aunt
1989
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Santha
1989
Swara Kalpana
1989
Geethanjali
Chancellor
1989
Siva
1989
Murali Krishnudu
1988
Aadade Adharam
1988
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Chilakamma
1987
Majnu
1987
Dosti Dhushmani
Sandeep's Mother
1986
Pachani Kapuram
Malini
1985
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Chiranjeevi
1984
Tingu Rangadu
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Thillu Mullu
Meenakshi Doraiswamy
1981
Thee
1981
Kula Kozhundhu
1981
Geetha
Mukta
1981
Ellam Un Kairasi
Meenakshi
1980
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Annapoorna
1978
Manasaakshi
1977
Idaya Malar
1976
Dasavatharam
Leelavathi
1976
Perum Pugazhum
Nirmala's mother
1976
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Valli
1975
Kaliyuga Kannan
Gayathri
1974
School Master
1973
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Needhi
1972
Deivam
1972
Kanmalar
1972
Thiruneelakandar
Neelavathy
1972
Appa Tata
1972
Babu
1971
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Kaviya Thalaivi
Devi and Krishna
1970
Maanavan
1970
Dharma Daata
Suseela
1970
Nadu Iravil
Ragini
1970
Akka Chellelu
Janaki
1970
Iru Kodugal
Janaki
1969
Thunaivan
1969
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Akka Thangai
1969
Kuzhandai Ullam
1969
Chakkaram
1968
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Oli Vilakku
1968
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
Ethir Neechal
Pattu
1968
Manchi Kutumbam
Shantha
1968
Thirumaal Perumai
Thief's Wife
1968
Bama Vijayam
Parvathi
1967
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Mahakavi Kalidas
Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
1966
Motor Sundaram Pillai
First Wife
1966
Naanal
Savitri
1965
Neerkumizhi
Dr. Indra
1965
Panam Padaithavan
1965
Puthiya Paravai
Chitra/Saroja
1964
Doctor Chakravarthy
Nirmala
1964
Desa Drohulu
Karuna
1964
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Navakoti Narayana
Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
1964
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Sathi Shakthi
1963
Kanyarathna
Shantha
1963
Annai
1962
Manchi Manasulu
Radha
1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Bhagya Lakshmi
Kamala
1961
Paalum Pazhamum
Nalini
1961
Kumudham
1961
Batasari
Shanthi
1961
Naan Kanda Swargam
Meenakshi
1960
Padikkadha Medhai
Rangan's Wife
1960
Paavai Vilakku
1960
Mahishasura Mardini
Gunavathi
1959
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
Panduranga Mahatyam
Rama's sister
1957
Bhagyarekha
Kathyayini
1957
Charana Daasi
Saroja
1956
Edi Nijam?
Raami
1956
Kanyasulkam
Buchamma
1955
Cherapakura Chedevu
Lalitha
1955
Rojulu Maraayi
Radha
1955
Vaddante Dabbu
Saroja
1954
Pichi Pullaiah
Vasantha
1953
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Valayapathi
Sathyavathi
1952
Shavukaru
Subbulu
1950