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Published - August 28, 2026 04:44 pm IST

Veteran actor ‘Sowcar’ Janaki passes away at 94

>> Veteran actor Sankaramanchi Janaki, aka ‘Sowcar’ Janaki, known for countless performances in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Friday (August 21). She was 94.

Janaki, whose filmography spans seven decades and more than 400 films, made her debut in the 1950 Telugu film Shavukaru, directed by veteran director LV Prasad.

Here are the stories done by The Hindu as a tribute to Sowcar Janaki:

> ‘Sowcar’ Janaki, the versatile face of Tamil cinema known for majestic roles and finesses

> In Pictures | Remembering ‘Sowcar’ Janaki’s remarkable journey in cinema

> Politicians, celebrities recall contributions of ‘Sowcar’ Janaki, pay tributes

> ‘Sowcar’ Janaki: A life that was never bound by the script, till the end

> ‘Sowcar’ Janaki’s stellar performance stands out beyond tears

> Gurajada Samskrutika Samakhya offers tributes to Sowcar Janaki

> Heritage city mourns ‘Sowcar’ Janaki

> ‘Sowcar’ Janaki’s twin passions: Beyond cinema, the veteran actor loved food and designing interiors

> ‘Sowcar’ Janaki had a memorable role in Malayalam in Soorya Manasam

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