Veteran South Indian actor Sowcar Janaki dies at 94 following hospitalisation in Chennai
Updated On: 21 August, 2026 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran South Indian actor Sowcar Janaki, who was hospitalised in Chennai earlier due to age-related illness, has died at the age of 94. The news of her passing was confirmed by actor Nassar

Sowcar Janaki. Pic via X
Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki, who was hospitalised earlier, has died at the age of 94. The actress was hospitalised and was undergoing treatment in the ICU after falling ill due to old age. Nadigar Sangam President and veteran actor Nassar confirmed the news of her passing away.
Sowcar Janaki dies at 94
Nassar told the press via a statement that Sowcar Janaki has died on August 21 at the age of 94 after brief hospitalisation. “Legendary star Sowcar Janaki (94) passed away. Her mortal remains will be placed at Centoph Road, Teyampet, from 5 PM,” his statement read. She reportedly breathed her last at 1:59 PM on Friday.


