Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki, a towering figure who left an indelible mark on Telugu and Tamil cinema, passed away on Friday afternoon at the age of 94. She had been admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai recently due to age-related health issues and breathed her last while undergoing treatment there. The news was confirmed by Nadigar Sangam President Nassar.Born Sankaramanchi Janaki in Rajahmundry, she earned the distinctive prefix “Sowcar” after her successful debut in the 1950 Telugu film Sowcaru, directed by L.V. Prasad. The film’s triumph permanently attached the title to her name, by which she became widely known.Over a remarkable career spanning decades, Sowcar Janaki acted in more than 450 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. She
