[1] She has appeared in several films and television shows in various South Indian languages.
Janaki was born in Peddapuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
She started acting in stage shows from the age of 9.
[2] She married Ramakrishnan, a military employee, in 1964 and relocated to Chennai.
She is also remembered for her mother roles in films Sagara Sangamam (1983) and Swati Kiranam.