S. Janaki passes away in Mysuru at 88

Legendary playback singer S. Janaki, revered as the 'Nightingale of South India', passed away at the age of 88 in Mysuru on Saturday, 11 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

S. Janaki was one of South India's most celebrated playback singers, lending her voice to films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam cinema over a career spanning several decades. (Photo: NationPress)

The passing of S. Janaki at 88 in Mysuru on 11 July 2026 drew tributes from across the Indian film and music fraternity, mourning the loss of a voice that defined generations of South Indian cinema. (Photo: NationPress)

S. Janaki, known as the 'Nightingale of South India', leaves behind a musical legacy spanning multiple languages and decades — remembered as one of the most distinctive voices in Indian playback singing history. (Photo: NationPress)