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.
Movie | Anni Manchi Sakunamule | Janaki | 2023-05-18 |
Movie | Biskoth | Janaki Patti | 2020-11-14 |
Movie | Thambi | Grandmother | 2019-12-19 |
Movie | Babu Bangaram | Sailaja's Grandmother | 2016-08-12 |
Movie | Kanche | Mahalakshmamma | 2015-10-23 |
Movie | Yevade Subramanyam | Susheela | 2015-03-21 |
Movie | Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan | 2014-09-12 | |
Movie | Shabdavedhi | 2000-01-02 | |
Movie | Hey Ram | Mythili's Grandmother | 2000-02-18 |
Movie | Chinna Raja | 1999-02-12 | |
Movie | Thodarum | 1999-01-14 | |
Movie | Kondattam | 1998-02-06 | |
Movie | Madam | 1994-01-01 | |
Movie | Azhagan | Doctor | 1991-08-14 |
Movie | Geethanjali | Chancellor | 1989-05-10 |
Movie | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Santha | 1989-09-23 |
Movie | Siva | 1989-05-05 | |
Movie | Vetri Vizha | Shirley's Aunt | 1989-10-28 |
Movie | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | 1989-10-28 | |
Movie | Dosti Dhushmani | Sandeep's Mother | 1986-10-31 |
Movie | Chiranjeevi | 1984-02-16 | |
Movie | Kai Kodukkum Kai | 1984-06-15 | |
Movie | Tingu Rangadu | 1982-10-01 | |
Movie | Geetha | Mukta | 1981-01-01 |
Movie | Thillu Mullu | Meenakshi Doraiswamy | 1981-05-01 |
Movie | Thee | 1981-01-26 | |
Movie | Ellam Un Kairasi | Meenakshi | 1980-10-09 |
Movie | Pattaakathi Bairavan | 1979-10-19 | |
Movie | Idaya Malar | 1976-09-03 | |
Movie | Uravukku Kayi Koduppam | 1975-07-18 | |
Movie | Kaliyuga Kannan | Gayathri | 1974-11-13 |
Movie | Engal Thanga Raja | 1973-07-15 | |
Movie | School Master | 1973-11-29 | |
Movie | Appa Tata | 1972-03-28 | |
Movie | Kanmalar | 1972-09-24 | |
Movie | Deivam | 1972-11-03 | |
Movie | Needhi | 1972-12-06 | |
Movie | Nangu Suvargal | 1971-02-06 | |
Movie | Babu | 1971-10-18 | |
Movie | Maanavan | 1970-07-10 | |
Movie | Kaviya Thalaivi | Devi and Krishna | 1970-10-29 |
Movie | Kuzhandai Ullam | 1969-01-13 | |
Movie | Kaaval Dheivam | 1969-05-01 | |
Movie | Thunaivan | 1969-07-04 | |
Movie | Iru Kodugal | Janaki | 1969-10-02 |
Movie | Ethir Neechal | Pattu | 1968-04-13 |
Movie | Thirumaal Perumai | Thief's Wife | 1968-02-16 |
Movie | Teen Bahuraniyan | 1968-07-19 | |
Movie | Enga Oor Raja | 1968-10-21 | |
Movie | Oli Vilakku | 1968-09-20 | |
Movie | Chakkaram | 1968-12-05 | |
Movie | Uyarndha Manidhan | 1968-11-29 | |
Movie | Thaaiku Thalaimagan | 1967-01-12 | |
Movie | Bama Vijayam | Parvathi | 1967-02-24 |
Movie | Mahakavi Kalidas | 1966-08-19 | |
Movie | Motor Sundaram Pillai | First Wife | 1966-01-26 |
Movie | Panam Padaithavan | 1965-03-26 | |
Movie | Neerkumizhi | Dr. Indra | 1965-04-13 |
Movie | Naanal | Savitri | 1965-12-17 |
Movie | Pachai Vilakku | 1964-04-02 | |
Movie | Desa Drohulu | Karuna | 1964-05-07 |
Movie | Dr. Chakravarthy | 1964-07-10 | |
Movie | Puthiya Paravai | Chitra/Saroja | 1964-09-12 |
Movie | Paar Magale Paar | 1963-07-11 | |
Movie | Parthal Pasi Theerum | 1962-01-14 | |
Movie | Paalum Pazhamum | Nalini | 1961-09-09 |
Movie | Batasari | 1961-06-30 | |
Movie | Bhagya Lakshmi | Kamala | 1961-11-06 |
Movie | Paavai Vilakku | 1960-01-31 | |
Movie | Padikkadha Medhai | Rangan's Wife | 1960-06-25 |
Movie | Fortunes | Kathyayini | 1957-02-20 |
Movie | Charana Daasi | Saroja | 1956-12-20 |
Movie | Rojulu Maraayi | Radha | 1955-04-13 |
Movie | Kanyasulkam | Buchamma | 1955-08-26 |
Movie | Vaddante Dabbu | Saroja | 1954-02-19 |
Movie | Thirumbi Paar | 1953-03-31 | |
Movie | Shavukaru | Subbulu | 1950-04-07 |