Sowcar Janaki
Acting
Born December 12, 1931
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.
Films (117)
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
2023
Biskoth
2020
Thambi
2019
Babu Bangaram
2016
Kanche
2015
Yevade Subramanyam
2015
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
Abhi
2003
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Hey Ram
2000
Shabdavedhi
2000
Chinna Raja
1999
Thodarum
1999
Kondattam
1998
Subhakankshalu
1997
Madam
1994
Manavarali Pelli
1993
Azhagan
1991
Vetri Vizha
1989
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989
Swara Kalpana
1989
Geethanjali
1989
Siva
1989
Murali Krishnudu
1988
Aadade Adharam
1988
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987
Majnu
1987
Dosti Dhushmani
1986
Pachani Kapuram
1985
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Chiranjeevi
1984
Tingu Rangadu
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Thillu Mullu
1981
Thee
1981
Kula Kozhundhu
1981
Geetha
1981
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978
Manasaakshi
1977
Idaya Malar
1976
Dasavatharam
1976
Perum Pugazhum
1976
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974
School Master
1973
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Needhi
1972
Deivam
1972
Kanmalar
1972
Thiruneelakandar
1972
Appa Tata
1972
Babu
1971
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
Maanavan
1970
Dharma Daata
1970
Nadu Iravil
1970
Akka Chellelu
1970
Iru Kodugal
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
1968
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
Thirumaal Perumai
1968
Bama Vijayam
1967
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
Naanal
1965
Neerkumizhi
1965
Panam Padaithavan
1965
Puthiya Paravai
1964
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
Desa Drohulu
1964
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Navakoti Narayana
1964
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Sathi Shakthi
1963
Kanyarathna
1963
Annai
1962
Manchi Manasulu
1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Kumudham
1961
Batasari
1961
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
Paavai Vilakku
1960
Mahishasura Mardini
1959
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
Bhagyarekha
1957
Charana Daasi
1956
Edi Nijam?
1956
Kanyasulkam
1955
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
Rojulu Maraayi
1955
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Valayapathi
1952
Shavukaru
1950