Sowcar Janaki: key obituary facts
Is Sowcar Janaki dead? Yes. Sowcar Janaki died on August 21, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Sowcar Janaki's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Sowcar Janaki known for?
She was an Indian actress (born 1931).
More about Sowcar Janaki
Born: 12 December 1931.
Place of birth: Rajahmundry.
Gender: female.
Occupation: actor.
Nationality: India, British Raj, Dominion of India.
Awards: Nandi Award, Padma Shri in arts.
Career began: 1949.
Also known as: Janaki, Showcar Janaki, Shavukaru Janaki, Sankaramanchi Janaki.
Years active: 1949–2023 (Last Screen Presense).
Sowcar Janaki, the Indian actress known for films including Iru Kodugal, Puthiya Paravai and Kaviya Thalaivi, died on August 21, 2026, aged 94.
Born Sankaramanchi Janaki on December 12, 1931, in Rajahmundry, she built a career that began in 1949 and went on to span more than seven decades. She appeared in nearly 400 films across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada cinema, while also working on stage in more than 300 performances and in radio during her early years.
Janaki received two Nandi Awards, the Kalaimamani and the Padma Shri for her contributions to South Indian cinema.