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S. Janaki(1938-2026)

  • Music Artist
  • Music Department
  • Additional Crew
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S. Janaki
S. Janaki was born on 23 April 1938 in Palapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India. She was a music artist, known for Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977), Thevar Magan (1992) and Manjummel Boys (2024). She was married to Ram Prasad. She died on 11 July 2026 in Mysore, Karnataka, India.
BornApril 23, 1938
DiedJuly 11, 2026(88)
BornApril 23, 1938
DiedJuly 11, 2026(88)
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  • Awards
    • 8 wins total

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Known for

Sridevi and Kamal Haasan in Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)
Pathinaru Vayathinile
8.0
  • Music Department
  • 1977
Sivaji Ganesan, Gautami, Kamal Haasan, Nassar, and Revathi in Thevar Magan (1992)
Thevar Magan
8.7
  • Music Department
  • 1992
Manjummel Boys (2024)
Manjummel Boys
8.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 2024
Sridevi and Kamal Haasan in Moondram Pirai (1982)
Moondram Pirai
8.6
  • Music Department
  • 1982

Credits

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Music Department

  • Gopi Krishnan and George Kora in Thirike (2021)
    Thirike
    7.3
    • playback singer
    • 2021
  • Meera Jasmine, Kaniha, Anoop Menon, Joju George, and Ritika Badiani in 10 Kalpanakal (2016)
    10 Kalpanakal
    5.7
    • playback singer
    • 2016
  • Nayanthara and Jiiva in Thirunaal (2016)
    Thirunaal
    4.2
    • playback singer
    • 2016
  • Madhu, Byon, and Ansiba Hassan in Uthara Chemmeen (2015)
    Uthara Chemmeen
    • playback singer
    • 2015
  • Dhanush and Amala Paul in Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
    Velaiyilla Pattathari
    7.9
    • playback singer
    • 2014
  • Vallakottai (2010)
    Vallakottai
    4.9
    • playback singer
    • 2010
  • J. Vardhan and Shivamani in Josh (2009)
    Josh
    6.5
    • playback singer
    • 2009
  • Premigaagi Naa
    • playback singer
    • 2008
  • Mandakini
    • playback singer
    • 2008
  • Mohanlal and Sukumari in Mizhikal Sakshi (2008)
    Mizhikal Sakshi
    6.5
    • playback singer
    • 2008
  • Murali Krishnudu (2008)
    Murali Krishnudu
    8.4
    • playback singer
    • 2008
  • Savira Mettilu
    • playback singer
    • 2006
  • Auto Shankar (2005)
    Auto Shankar
    5.4
    • playback singer
    • 2005
  • Dileep in Chanthupottu (2005)
    Chanthupottu
    6.6
    • playback singer
    • 2005
  • Bettada Thayi (2005)
    Bettada Thayi
    7.2
    • playback singer
    • 2005

Additional Crew

  • Srivaariki Premalekha (1984)
    Srivaariki Premalekha
    7.6
    • dubbing: Parandhamayya's wife
    • 1984
  • Kamal Haasan in Sagara Sangamam (1983)
    Sagara Sangamam
    8.7
    • dubbing: Kamala Haasan's Mother
    • 1983

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Janaki
  • Born
    • April 23, 1938
    • Palapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Died
    • July 11, 2026
    • Mysore, Karnataka, India(Undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Ram Prasad1959 - 1997 (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Recipient of the Rajyotsava Prashasti award from the Government of Karnataka.
  • Nicknames
    • Janaki Amma
    • Nightingale of the South
    • Queen of Expression and Modulation
    • Gana Kogile
    • Gana Kokila
    • Nightingale of South India
    • Nightingale of India

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