Sowcar Janaki’s Rajamahendravaram Roots Remembered After Her Death

Sowcar Janaki was a famous actress who worked in South Indian films for more than 70 years.

She was born in 1931 and grew up in Rajamahendravaram.

She started acting in films in 1949.

Her big break came in the Telugu movie Shavukaru in 1950.

That film helped give her the name Sowcar Janaki.

She acted in nearly 400 movies in four languages.

She also performed on stage and worked with radio programs.

She died in Chennai at age 94 after age-related health problems.