Acting · Born December 12, 1931
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.
MovieAnni Manchi Sakunamule
2023
as Janaki
MovieBiskoth
2020
as Janaki Patti
MovieThambi
2019
as Grandmother
MovieBabu Bangaram
2016
as Sailaja's Grandmother
MovieKanche
2015
as Mahalakshmamma
MovieYavade Subramanyam
2015
as Susheela
MovieVaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014
MovieAbhi
2003
as Janki, Abhi's mother
MovieEla Cheppanu
2003
MovieHey Ram
2000
as Mythili's Grandmother
MovieShabdavedhi
2000
Chinna Raja
1999
MovieThodarum
1999
MovieKondattam
1998
as Janaki
MovieSubhakankshalu
1997
as Sitaramaiah's wife
MovieMadam
1994
MovieManavarali Pelli
1993
MovieAzhagan
1991
as Doctor
MovieVetri Vizha
1989
as Shirley's Aunt
MoviePudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989
as Santha
MovieSwara Kalpana
1989
MovieGeethanjali
1989
as Chancellor
MovieSiva
1989
Murali Krishnudu
1988
Aadade Adharam
1988
MovieSamsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987
as Chilakamma
MovieMajnu
1987
MovieDosti Dhushmani
1986
as Sandeep's Mother
Akrandana
1986
Pachani Kapuram
1985
as Malini
MovieKai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Chiranjeevi
1984
Rajakumar
1983
MovieTingu Rangadu
1982
MovieEdi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
MovieThillu Mullu
1981
as Meenakshi Doraiswamy
MovieThee
1981
as Seetha
Kula Kozhundhu
1981
MovieGeetha
1981
as Mukta
MovieEllam Un Kairasi
1980
as Meenakshi
MovieSamajaniki Sawal
1979
MoviePattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979
as Janaki
MovieThaayige Thakka Maga
1978
as Annapoorna
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
MovieManasaakshi
1977
MovieIdaya Malar
1976
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976
MovieDasavatharam
1976
as Leelavathi
Perum Pugazhum
1976
as Nirmala's mother
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
MovieCinema Paithiyam
1975
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
1975
as Valli
MovieKaliyuga Kannan
1974
as Gayathri
School Master
1973
MovieEngal Thanga Raja
1973
Needhi
1972
MovieDeivam
1972
Kanmalar
1972
MovieThiruneelakandar
1972
as Neelavathy
Appa Tata
1972
MovieBabu
1971
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
as Devi and Krishna
MovieMaanavan
1970
MovieDharma Daata
1970
as Suseela
MovieNadu Iravil
1970
as Ragini
MovieAkka Chellelu
1970
as Janaki
MovieIru Kodugal
1969
as Janaki
MovieThunaivan
1969
MovieKaaval Dheivam
1969
MovieAkka Thangai
1969
Kuzhandai Ullam
1969
Chakkaram
1968
MovieUyarndha Manidhan
1968
MovieLakshmi Kalyanam
1968
Enga Oor Raja
1968
MovieOli Vilakku
1968
MovieTeen Bahuraniyan
1968
MovieEthir Neechal
1968
as Pattu
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
as Shantha
MovieThirumaal Perumai
1968
as Thief's Wife
MovieBama Vijayam
1967
as Parvathi
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
MovieMahakavi Kalidas
1966
as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
as First Wife
Naanal
1965
as Savitri
Neerkumizhi
1965
as Dr. Indra
Panam Padaithavan
1965
MoviePuthiya Paravai
1964
as Chitra/Saroja
MovieDoctor Chakravarthy
1964
as Nirmala
MovieDesa Drohulu
1964
as Karuna
MoviePachai Vilakku
1964
MovieNavakoti Narayana
1964
as Saraswathi, Wife of Purandaradasa
MoviePaar Magale Paar
1963
MovieSathi Shakthi
1963
Aasai Alaigal
1963
as Thangam
MovieKanyarathna
1963
as Shantha
MovieAnnai
1962
MovieManchi Manasulu
1962
as Radha
MovieParthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961
as Kamala
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
as Nalini
MovieKumudham
1961
MovieBatasari
1961
as Shanthi
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
as Meenakshi
MoviePadikkadha Medhai
1960
as Rangan's Wife
Paavai Vilakku
1960
MovieMahishasura Mardini
1959
as Gunavathi
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
MoviePanduranga Mahatyam
1957
as Rama's sister
Bhagyarekha
1957
as Kathyayini
MovieCharana Daasi
1956
as Saroja
Edi Nijam?
1956
as Raami
MovieKanyasulkam
1955
as Buchamma
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
as Lalitha
MovieRojulu Maraayi
1955
as Radha
MovieVaddante Dabbu
1954
as Saroja
MoviePichi Pullaiah
1953
as Vasantha
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Valayapathi
1952
as Sathyavathi
MovieShavukaru
1950
as Subbulu
