Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy Condoles Passing of Veteran Actress Sowcar Janaki
Actress Janaki has died.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed sadness about her death.
He said she started acting in plays when she was a child.
Janaki worked in movies for nearly 70 years.
She acted in almost 400 films.
Her films were made in several Indian languages.
She became known as Sowcar Janaki after her performance in the film Sowcar.
The Chief Minister said people will remember her work and offered sympathy to her family and fans.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy mourned the death of actress and Padma Shri awardee Janaki.
Reddy recalled that Janaki began acting in plays during childhood.
Janaki worked in the film industry for nearly 70 years and appeared in nearly 400 films.
She acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films.
Reddy said her death created an irreparable void and offered condolences to her family and fans.
- Who
- Actress and Padma Shri awardee Janaki, and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
- What
- Revanth Reddy expressed condolences following Janaki’s death.
- When
- The article does not specify when the death or statement occurred.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- Reddy was mourning Janaki’s death and honoring her nearly 70-year contribution to cinema.
- Deceased
- Janaki
- Known as
- Sowcar Janaki
- Honour
- Padma Shri awardee
- Career span
- Nearly 70 years
- Film appearances
- Nearly 400 films
- Languages
- Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi