Sowcar Janaki, a highly acclaimed Indian actress, has left behind a legacy of over seven decades in the film industry after passing away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 94. Born Sankaramanchi Janaki on December 12, 1931, in Rajahmundry, India, she had established herself as a prominent figure in South Indian cinema. Janaki's illustrious career, which began in 1949, spanned an impressive 77 years.
Throughout her career, she appeared in nearly 400 films across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. Her remarkable journey also took her to the stage, where she performed in over 300 shows, and she even started her career in radio during her early years.