Sowcar Janaki (1931-2026): Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR pay tribute to actor

Director Nandini Reddy took to Instagram and wrote, "This grand old lady of Indian cinema was the most affectionate and most professional artist I have ever had the privilege of working with . She told us stories , cooked and fed us all while doing her work as immaculately as she spoke . Independent , outspoken , articulate and most benevolent….. amma we were blessed to share a small part of your journey…… farewell."

Politician Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Sowcar Janaki Garu. Her remarkable performances across generations made her a beloved name in Telugu cinema. She may have left us, but her characters and contribution to cinema will live on. My heartfelt condolences to her family."

Kamal Haasan's note on X read, "Starting with Parthaal Pasi Theerum, we worked together on several films over a span of four decades. She was the mother, and I was the child. Sowcar Janaki was an indispensable acting talent of South Indian cinema. She acted alongside almost all the leading actors of that era and was a favourite of my mentor, K. Balachander. She is no more. An iconic mother figure has bid us farewell. I send her off with tears in my eyes."

Sowcar Janaki’s last rites will be held at the Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium in Chennai on Saturday.

Anchor Sumanth Raman wrote on X, "RIP Sowcar Janaki. Spirited actor with a career spanning generations. And a strong personality too. Om Shanti!"

Choreographer, actor and filmmaker Prabhudheva posted on X, "RIP, Sowcar Janaki Amma."

Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened to learn of the demise of veteran actor Sowcar Janaki, one of the most distinguished and highly respected actresses in Indian cinema. She passed away at the age of 94 due to age-related health complications. Her demise is an irreplaceable loss to the entire film industry. For more than seven decades, through her exceptional acting talent, versatility and significant contribution to cinema, Sowcar Janaki enriched the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. From the early years of her career, she played leading roles and, in later years, portrayed powerful character roles. Through this, she proved that true artistic talent has neither age nor boundaries. Her unforgettable performances in several timeless films, including Iru Kodugal, Ethir Neechal, Uyarndha Manithan, Thillu Mullu and Pudhiya Paravai, will remain etched in the memories of generations of film lovers. The Tamil Film Active Producers Association expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prays for the departed soul to rest in peace."

Actor Vishnu Manchu shared on X, "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."