Legendary South Indian Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki, a stalwart of South Indian cinema, passed away in Chennai on August 22, 2026, at the age of 94.

Over her illustrious career, she appeared in over 400 films and 300 stage shows across four languages, leaving an unmatched legacy in the Indian film industry.

Tributes have poured in from across the country, with fans and colleagues remembering her as a versatile performer who defined an era of classic cinema.