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.
119 acting credits
Acting · 119
Babu Bangaram
2016
Geethanjali
1989
Yavade Subramanyam
2015
Hey Ram
2000
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
2023
Thambi
2019
Shabdavedhi
2000
Iru Kodugal
1969
Subhakankshalu
1997
Dasavatharam
1976
Chinna Raja
1999
Puthiya Paravai
1964
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Shavukaru
1950
Geetha
1981
Thillu Mullu
1981
Akka Thangai
1969
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Lakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Azhagan
1991
Kanyasulkam
1955
Thee
1981
Aadade Adharam
1988
Majnu
1987
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Annai
1962
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
Manavarali Pelli
1993
Bama Vijayam
1967
Deivam
1972
Siva
1989
Ethir Neechal
1968
Dosti Dhushmani
1986
Biskoth
2020
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
Manchi Manasulu
1962
Thunaivan
1969
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Kondattam
1998
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975
Tingu Rangadu
1982
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
Valayapathi
1952
Vetri Vizha
1989
Batasari
1961
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
Navakoti Narayana
1964
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
Nadu Iravil
1970
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Thodarum
1999
Mahishasura Mardini
1959
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989
Chiranjeevi
1984
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
Kula Kozhundhu
1981
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
Perum Pugazhum
1976
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
Charana Daasi
1956
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
Dharma Daata
1970
Naanal
1965
Madam
1994
Kaliyuga Kannan
1974
Akka Chellelu
1970
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Kumudham
1961
Maanavan
1970
Babu
1971
Kanyarathna
1963
Rojulu Maraayi
1955
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Panam Padaithavan
1965
Desa Drohulu
1964
Kanmalar
1972
Swara Kalpana
1989
Abhi
2003
Murali Krishnudu
1988
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
Chakkaram
1968
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Bhagyarekha
1957
Thirumaal Perumai
1968
Oli Vilakku
1968
Neerkumizhi
1965
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
School Master
1973
Sathi Shakthi
1963
Kanche
2015
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
Akrandana
1986
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
Manasaakshi
1977
Paavai Vilakku
1960
Idaya Malar
1976
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Thiruneelakandar
1972
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
Kuzhandai Ullam
1969
Needhi
1972
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Edi Nijam?
1956
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
Appa Tata
1972
Pachani Kapuram
1985