Acting
Sowcar Janaki
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
Film · 2023
Biskoth
Film · 2020
Thambi
Film · 2019
Babu Bangaram
Film · 2016
Yavade Subramanyam
Film · 2015
Kanche
Film · 2015
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
Film · 2014
Abhi
Film · 2003
Ela Cheppanu
Film · 2003
Shabdavedhi
Film · 2000
Hey Ram
Film · 2000
Chinna Raja
Film · 1999
Thodarum
Film · 1999
Kondattam
Film · 1998
Subhakankshalu
Film · 1997
Madam
Film · 1994
Manavarali Pelli
Film · 1993
Azhagan
Film · 1991
Penn
Series · 1991
Vetri Vizha
Film · 1989
Geethanjali
Film · 1989
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Film · 1989
Swara Kalpana
Film · 1989
Siva
Film · 1989
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Film · 1989
Aadade Adharam
Film · 1988
Murali Krishnudu
Film · 1988
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Film · 1987
Majnu
Film · 1987
Dosti Dhushmani
Film · 1986
Akrandana
Film · 1986
Pachani Kapuram
Film · 1985
Kongumudi
Film · 1985
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Film · 1984
Chiranjeevi
Film · 1984
Rajakumar
Film · 1983
Tingu Rangadu
Film · 1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Film · 1982
Thillu Mullu
Film · 1981
Kula Kozhundhu
Film · 1981
Thee
Film · 1981
Geetha
Film · 1981
Kodeeswaran Magal
Film · 1981
Ellam Un Kairasi
Film · 1980
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
Film · 1980
Pattaakathi Bairavan
Film · 1979
Samajaniki Sawal
Film · 1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
Film · 1979
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Film · 1978
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
Film · 1978
Manasaakshi
Film · 1977
Idaya Malar
Film · 1976
Dasavatharam
Film · 1976
Perum Pugazhum
Film · 1976
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Film · 1976
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Film · 1975
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
Film · 1975
Cinema Paithiyam
Film · 1975
Kaliyuga Kannan
Film · 1974
School Master
Film · 1973
Engal Thanga Raja
Film · 1973
Needhi
Film · 1972
Deivam
Film · 1972
Appa Tata
Film · 1972
Kanmalar
Film · 1972
Thiruneelakandar
Film · 1972
Babu
Film · 1971
Nangu Suvargal
Film · 1971
Kaviya Thalaivi
Film · 1970
Nadu Iravil
Film · 1970
Maanavan
Film · 1970
Dharma Daata
Film · 1970
Akka Chellelu
Film · 1970
Kuzhandai Ullam
Film · 1969
Iru Kodugal
Film · 1969
Kaaval Dheivam
Film · 1969
Thunaivan
Film · 1969
Akka Thangai
Film · 1969
Uyarndha Manidhan
Film · 1968
Enga Oor Raja
Film · 1968
Thirumal Perumai
Film · 1968
Chakkaram
Film · 1968
Oli Vilakku
Film · 1968
Ethir Neechal
Film · 1968
Teen Bahuraniyan
Film · 1968
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Film · 1968
Manchi Kutumbam
Film · 1968
Bama Vijayam
Film · 1967
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Film · 1967
Pesum Deivam
Film · 1967
Mahakavi Kalidas
Film · 1966
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Film · 1966
Panam Padaithavan
Film · 1965
Neerkumizhi
Film · 1965
Naanal
Film · 1965
Pachai Vilakku
Film · 1964
Desa Drohulu
Film · 1964
Doctor Chakravarthy
Film · 1964
Puthiya Paravai
Film · 1964
Navakoti Narayana
Film · 1964
Paar Magale Paar
Film · 1963
Kanyarathna
Film · 1963
Sathi Shakthi
Film · 1963
Aasai Alaigal
Film · 1963
Ninaipadharku Neramillai
Film · 1963
Saaku Magalu
Film · 1963
Gowri
Film · 1963
Manchi Manasulu
Film · 1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Film · 1962
Annai
Film · 1962
Paalum Pazhamum
Film · 1961
Bhagya Lakshmi
Film · 1961
Batasari
Film · 1961
Kumudham
Film · 1961
Padikkadha Medhai
Film · 1960
Paavai Vilakku
Film · 1960
Naan Kanda Swargam
Film · 1960
Ulagam Sirikirathu
Film · 1959
Mahishasura Mardini
Film · 1959
Thamarai Kulam
Film · 1959
Panduranga Mahatyam
Film · 1957
Bhagyarekha
Film · 1957
Charana Daasi
Film · 1956
Edi Nijam?
Film · 1956
Kanyasulkam
Film · 1955
Cherapakura Chedevu
Film · 1955
Rojulu Maraayi
Film · 1955
Vaddante Dabbu
Film · 1954
Thirumbi Paar
Film · 1953
Pichi Pullaiah
Film · 1953
Valayapathi
Film · 1952
Shavukaru
Film · 1950