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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 | Thambi | Grandmother | 2019-12-19 |
Movie | Babu Bangaram | Sailaja's Grandmother | 2016-08-12 |
Movie | Yevade Subramanyam | Susheela | 2015-03-21 |
Movie | Kanche | Mahalakshmamma | 2015-10-23 |
Movie | Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan | 2014-09-12 | |
Movie | Abhi | Janki, Abhi's mother | 2003-04-25 |
Movie | Hey Ram | Mythili's Grandmother | 2000-02-18 |
Movie | Shabdavedhi | 2000-01-02 | |
Movie | Thodarum | 1999-01-14 | |
Movie | Chinna Raja | 1999-02-12 | |
Movie | Kondattam | 1998-02-06 | |
Movie | Subhakankshalu | Sitaramaiah's wife | 1997-02-14 |
Movie | Madam | 1994-01-01 | |
Movie | Azhagan | Doctor | 1991-08-14 |
Movie | Siva | 1989-05-05 | |
Movie | Geethanjali | Chancellor | 1989-05-10 |
Movie | Vetri Vizha | Shirley's Aunt | 1989-10-28 |
Movie | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | 1989-10-28 | |
Movie | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Santha | 1989-09-23 |
Movie | Aadade Adharam | 1988-06-01 | |
Movie | Murali Krishnudu | 1988-06-03 | |
Movie | Dosti Dhushmani | Sandeep's Mother | 1986-10-31 |
Movie | Chiranjeevi | 1984-02-16 | |
Movie | Kai Kodukkum Kai | 1984-06-15 | |
Movie | Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam | 1982-02-11 | |
Movie | Tingu Rangadu | 1982-10-01 | |
Movie | Geetha | Mukta | 1981-01-01 |
Movie | Thee | 1981-01-26 | |
Movie | Thillu Mullu | Meenakshi Doraiswamy | 1981-05-01 |
Movie | Ellam Un Kairasi | Meenakshi | 1980-10-09 |
Movie | Pattaakathi Bairavan | 1979-10-19 | |
Movie | Thayige Thakka Maga | Annapoorna | 1978-12-13 |
Movie | Idaya Malar | 1976-09-03 | |
Movie | Dasavatharam | Leelavathi | 1976-01-15 |
Movie | Cinema Paithiyam | 1975-01-31 | |
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 | Nadu Iravil | Ragini | 1970-04-10 |
Movie | Maanavan | 1970-07-10 | |
Movie | Kaviya Thalaivi | Devi and Krishna | 1970-10-29 |
Movie | Kuzhandai Ullam | 1969-01-13 | |
Movie | Akka Thangai | 1969-02-28 | |
Movie | Kaaval Dheivam | 1969-05-01 | |
Movie | Thunaivan | 1969-07-04 | |
Movie | Iru Kodugal | Janaki | 1969-10-02 |
Movie | Teen Bahuraniyan | 1968-07-19 | |
Movie | Ethir Neechal | Pattu | 1968-04-13 |
Movie | Thirumaal Perumai | Thief's Wife | 1968-02-16 |
Movie | Oli Vilakku | 1968-09-20 | |
Movie | Uyarndha Manidhan | 1968-11-29 | |
Movie | Enga Oor Raja | 1968-10-21 | |
Movie | Chakkaram | 1968-12-05 | |
Movie | Lakshmi Kalyanam | 1968-11-15 | |
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 | Neerkumizhi | Dr. Indra | 1965-04-13 |
Movie | Panam Padaithavan | 1965-03-26 | |
Movie | Naanal | Savitri | 1965-12-17 |
Movie | Desa Drohulu | Karuna | 1964-05-07 |
Movie | Pachai Vilakku | 1964-04-02 | |
Movie | Puthiya Paravai | Chitra/Saroja | 1964-09-12 |
Movie | Dr. Chakravarthy | 1964-07-10 | |
Movie | Paar Magale Paar | 1963-07-11 | |
Movie | Manchi Manasulu | Radha | 1962-04-11 |
Movie | Parthal Pasi Theerum | 1962-01-14 | |
Movie | Kumudham | 1961-07-29 | |
Movie | Batasari | 1961-06-30 | |
Movie | Paalum Pazhamum | Nalini | 1961-09-09 |
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 | Panduranga Mahatyam | Rama's sister | 1957-11-28 |
Movie | Charana Daasi | Saroja | 1956-12-20 |
Movie | Rojulu Maraayi | Radha | 1955-04-13 |
Movie | Cherapakura Chedevu | Lalitha | 1955-07-06 |
Movie | Kanyasulkam | Buchamma | 1955-08-26 |
Movie | Vaddante Dabbu | Saroja | 1954-02-19 |
Movie | Pichi Pullaiah | Vasantha | 1953-07-17 |
Movie | Thirumbi Paar | 1953-03-31 | |
Movie | Shavukaru | Subbulu | 1950-04-07 |