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