Sowcar Janaki had special attachment with heritage city: Gurajada Samskrutika Samakhya
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Sowcar Janaki, a celebrated film actor, left behind a lasting legacy that continued to inspire others, according to Gurajada Samskrutika Samakhya officials. In a condolence meeting on August 22, 2026, the meeting attendees paid tribute to Janaki, who passed away at the age of 94 due to ill health in Chennai on August 21. Kapuganti Prakash, general secretary of the association, revealed that Janaki had received the 'Gurajada Sahithi Puraskaram' in 2006 and maintained regular interactions with the group's members for the past 20 years.
She expressed great joy at seeing the heritage structures and forts in Vizianagaram, where she frequently engaged with renowned writers like Gurajada Apparao and Chaganti Somayajulu. Recently, Janaki conveyed her congratulations to lyricist Chandrabose upon his selection for the annual award. Sri Guru Narayana Kalapeetham founder, B.A.
Narayana, praised Janaki for her selection of characters and powerful dialogues, which inspired the people of South India.
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