Sowcar Janaki
Acting
1931-12-12 · 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 · Movie
Biskoth
2020 · Movie
Thambi
2019 · Movie
Babu Bangaram
2016 · Movie
Kanche
2015 · Movie
Yavade Subramanyam
2015 · Movie
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014 · Movie
Abhi
2003 · Movie
Ela Cheppanu
2003 · Movie
Hey Ram
2000 · Movie
Shabdavedhi
2000 · Movie
Chinna Raja
1999 · Movie
Thodarum
1999 · Movie
Kondattam
1998 · Movie
Subhakankshalu
1997 · Movie
Madam
1994 · Movie
Manavarali Pelli
1993 · Movie
Azhagan
1991 · Movie
Penn
1991 · Series
Vetri Vizha
1989 · Movie
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989 · Movie
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989 · Movie
Swara Kalpana
1989 · Movie
Geethanjali
1989 · Movie
Siva
1989 · Movie
Murali Krishnudu
1988 · Movie
Aadade Adharam
1988 · Movie
Majnu
1987 · Movie
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987 · Movie
Dosti Dhushmani
1986 · Movie
Akrandana
1986 · Movie
Pachani Kapuram
1985 · Movie
Kongumudi
1985 · Movie
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984 · Movie
Chiranjeevi
1984 · Movie
Rajakumar
1983 · Movie
Tingu Rangadu
1982 · Movie
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982 · Movie
Kodeeswaran Magal
1981 · Movie
Thillu Mullu
1981 · Movie
Thee
1981 · Movie
Geetha
1981 · Movie
Kula Kozhundhu
1981 · Movie
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
1980 · Movie
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980 · Movie
Samajaniki Sawal
1979 · Movie
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979 · Movie
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979 · Movie
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978 · Movie
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978 · Movie
Manasaakshi
1977 · Movie
Idaya Malar
1976 · Movie
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976 · Movie
Dasavatharam
1976 · Movie
Perum Pugazhum
1976 · Movie
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975 · Movie
Cinema Paithiyam
1975 · Movie
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975 · Movie
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974 · Movie
School Master
1973 · Movie
Engal Thanga Raja
1973 · Movie
Needhi
1972 · Movie
Deivam
1972 · Movie
Kanmalar
1972 · Movie
Thiruneelakandar
1972 · Movie
Appa Tata
1972 · Movie
Babu
1971 · Movie
Nangu Suvargal
1971 · Movie
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970 · Movie
Maanavan
1970 · Movie
Dharma Daata
1970 · Movie
Nadu Iravil
1970 · Movie
Akka Chellelu
1970 · Movie
Iru Kodugal
1969 · Movie
Thunaivan
1969 · Movie
Kaaval Dheivam
1969 · Movie
Akka Thangai
1969 · Movie
Kuzhandai Ullam
1969 · Movie
Chakkaram
1968 · Movie
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968 · Movie
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968 · Movie
Enga Oor Raja
1968 · Movie
Oli Vilakku
1968 · Movie
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968 · Movie
Ethir Neechal
1968 · Movie
Manchi Kutumbam
1968 · Movie
Thirumal Perumai
1968 · Movie
Pesum Deivam
1967 · Movie
Bama Vijayam
1967 · Movie
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967 · Movie
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966 · Movie
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966 · Movie
Naanal
1965 · Movie
Neerkumizhi
1965 · Movie
Panam Padaithavan
1965 · Movie
Puthiya Paravai
1964 · Movie
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964 · Movie
Desa Drohulu
1964 · Movie
Pachai Vilakku
1964 · Movie
Navakoti Narayana
1964 · Movie
Paar Magale Paar
1963 · Movie
Sathi Shakthi
1963 · Movie
Aasai Alaigal
1963 · Movie
Gowri
1963 · Movie
Kanyarathna
1963 · Movie
Saaku Magalu
1963 · Movie
Ninaipadharku Neramillai
1963 · Movie
Annai
1962 · Movie
Manchi Manasulu
1962 · Movie
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962 · Movie
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961 · Movie
Paalum Pazhamum
1961 · Movie
Kumudham
1961 · Movie
Batasari
1961 · Movie
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960 · Movie
Padikkadha Medhai
1960 · Movie
Paavai Vilakku
1960 · Movie
Mahishasura Mardini
1959 · Movie
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959 · Movie
Thamarai Kulam
1959 · Movie
Raja Malaya Simha
1959 · Movie
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957 · Movie
Bhagyarekha
1957 · Movie
Charana Daasi
1956 · Movie
Edi Nijam?
1956 · Movie
Kanyasulkam
1955 · Movie
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955 · Movie
Rojulu Maraayi
1955 · Movie
Vaddante Dabbu
1954 · Movie
Pichi Pullaiah
1953 · Movie
Thirumbi Paar
1953 · Movie
Valayapathi
1952 · Movie
Shavukaru
1950 · Movie