Biography
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.
Acted in 87
2020s
- 2023
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
Babu Bangaram
Sailaja's Grandmother
- 2015
Kanche
Mahalakshmamma
Yavade Subramanyam
Susheela
- 2014
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
Movie
2000s
- 2003
Abhi
Janki, Abhi's mother
Ela Cheppanu
Movie
- 2000
Hey Ram
Mythili's Grandmother
Shabdavedhi
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Thodarum
Movie
- 1998
Kondattam
Janaki
- 1997
- 1994
Madam
Movie
- 1993
Manavarali Pelli
Movie
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Vetri Vizha
Shirley's Aunt
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Baby Fernandez
Swara Kalpana
Movie
Geethanjali
Chancellor
Siva
Movie
- 1987
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Chilakamma
Majnu
Movie
- 1986
Dosti Dhushmani
Sandeep's Mother
- 1985
Kongumudi
Movie
- 1984
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Movie
Chiranjeevi
Movie
- 1982
Tingu Rangadu
Movie
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Movie
- 1981
Thee
Seetha
Geetha
Mukta
- 1980
Ellam Un Kairasi
Meenakshi
1970s
- 1979
Samajaniki Sawal
Movie
Pattaakathi Bairavan
Movie
- 1978
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Annapoorna
- 1977
Manasaakshi
Movie
- 1976
Idaya Malar
Movie
Dasavatharam
Leelavathi
- 1975
Cinema Paithiyam
Movie
- 1974
Kaliyuga Kannan
Gayathri
- 1973
Engal Thanga Raja
Movie
- 1972
Deivam
Movie
Thiruneelakandar
Neelavathy
- 1971
Babu
Movie
- 1970
Maanavan
Movie
Dharma Daata
Suseela
Nadu Iravil
Ragini
Akka Chellelu
Janaki
1960s
- 1969
Iru Kodugal
Janaki
Thunaivan
Movie
Kaaval Dheivam
Movie
Akka Thangai
Movie
- 1968
Uyarndha Manidhan
Movie
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Movie
Oli Vilakku
Movie
Teen Bahuraniyan
Movie
Ethir Neechal
Pattu
Thirumal Perumai
Thief's Wife
- 1967
Bama Vijayam
Parvathi
- 1966
Mahakavi Kalidas
Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
- 1964
Puthiya Paravai
Chitra/Saroja
Doctor Chakravarthy
Nirmala
Desa Drohulu
Karuna
Pachai Vilakku
Movie
Navakoti Narayana
Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
- 1963
Paar Magale Paar
Movie
Sathi Shakthi
Movie
Gowri
Movie
Kanyarathna
Shantha
Saaku Magalu
Manjula
- 1962
Manchi Manasulu
Radha
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Movie
- 1961
Kumudham
Movie
Batasari
Shanthi
- 1960
1950s
- 1959
Mahishasura Mardini
Gunavathi
- 1957
Panduranga Mahatyam
Rama's sister
- 1956
Charana Daasi
Saroja
- 1955
Kanyasulkam
Buchamma
Rojulu Maraayi
Radha
- 1954
Vaddante Dabbu
Saroja
- 1953
Pichi Pullaiah
Vasantha
- 1952
Valayapathi
Sathyavathi
- 1950
Shavukaru
Subbulu