Politicians, celebrities recall contributions of ‘Sowcar’ Janaki, pay tributes
Through her unique performances, she had carved an indelible place in the hearts of audiences across generations, says CM Vijay
Veteran actor ‘Sowcar’ Janaki, who passed away on August 21, 2026, received tributes from politicians and celebrities. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar praised her for creating history by acting alongside three generations of actors. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said her performances carved an indelible place in audiences' hearts across generations.
She acted in over 400 films in various languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and more, earning accolades such as the Padma Shri Award, Kalaimamani Award, and Nandi Award. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan mourned her loss as an irreplaceable one to the arts. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said she will remain immortal in their hearts through the characters she portrayed.
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi recalled her as a leading star who acted in over 400 films in South Indian languages. PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss noted she acted alongside MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, and all Tamil cinema legends, winning numerous awards. Actor Radhika Sarathkumar remembered her as a close friend of her father, veteran actor M.R.
Radha, and praised her unique style. Actor Kamal Haasan reminisced about their collaboration in numerous films over a four-decade career, calling her an irreplaceable artist of South Indian cinema. Actress Sumalatha Ambareesh said she entertained audiences of Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu origins and earned a place in everyone’s hearts, lamenting her departure marked the end of a golden era in cinema.
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