Press Release No : 561 Date: 21.08.2026 Social Media Post of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru S. Joseph Vijay Expressing Condolences on the Demise of Veteran Actress Tmt. Sowcar Janaki I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn that veteran film actress Tmt. Sowcar Janaki, who carved an indelible niche in the hearts of generations of film enthusiasts with her distinct acting prowess, passed away due to age-related illness. Her artistic journey spanning over 70 years in the film industry, breathing life into countless memorable characters, will always be cherished. Her demise is an immense loss to the film fraternity, having excelled in multiple language films including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, and having been honored with numerous prestigious accolades including the Padma Shri, Kalaimamani, and Nandi awards. I convey my heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family members, relatives, film fraternity, and fans, and pray for her soul to rest in peace at the feet of the Almighty. ••••••••• Issued By: - DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai – 9