Mumbai: Actors Jr NTR, Vishnu Manchu and director and choreographer Prabhu Deva have offered their condolences to the late actress Sowcar Janaki, who passed away on Friday at the age of 94.
Jr NTR took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note for the actress. He wrote in Telugu, “The news of the passing of Shaukaru Janaki Garu, who left her unique mark in Telugu and Indian cinema, has caused immense sorrow. Janaki Garu’s cinematic journey and the characters she portrayed will forever remain in our memories. Praying for peace to her soul… My deepest condolences to the family members”.
తెలుగు మరియు భారతీయ సినీ రంగంలో తనదైన ముద్ర వేసిన షావుకారు జానకి గారి మరణవార్త ఎంతో బాధ కలిగించింది.
జానకి గారి సినీ ప్రయాణం, ఆమె పోషించిన పాత్రలు ఎప్పటికీ మన జ్ఞాపకాల్లో నిలిచిపోతాయి.
వారి ఆత్మకు శాంతి చేకూరాలని ప్రార్థిస్తూ… కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి. 🙏
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) August 21, 2026
The actress is survived by her husband, and their 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. The actress had been hospitalised in Chennai after falling ill due to age-related health issues.
Vishnu Manchu wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Sowcar Janaki garu. Her grace, dignity and remarkable body of work will live on for generations. For the youngsters today, you must look up what a legendary person she was. My heartfelt condolences to her family. Om Shanti”.
Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Sowcar Janaki garu. Her grace, dignity and remarkable body of work will live on for generations. For the youngsters today, you must look up what a legendary person she was. My heartfelt condolences to her family. Om Shanti. 🙏
— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) August 21, 2026
Prabhu Deva wrote, “RIP, Sowcar Janaki Amma”.
RIP, Sowcar Janaki Amma. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/G1M5xyC6UL
— Prabhudheva (@PDdancing) August 21, 2026