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S Janaki Death Reason: What Happened to Legendary Singer Janaki Amma?

The singer, known as the Nightingale of South India, recorded songs in 18 languages and remained a major voice in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema.

  • On Saturday, July 11, 2026, veteran playback singer Janaki, fondly known as the "Nightingale of South India," passed away in Mysuru at age 88.
  • She developed breathing difficulties on Friday night and was admitted to a private hospital, where she died due to age-related ailments, according to PTI.
  • Known as Janakiamma in the industry, she rendered songs in 18 languages and collaborated with maestro Ilaiyaraaja on his 1976 debut film Annakili, a landmark in Tamil music.
  • Janaki is survived by her granddaughter Apsara Vydyula, following the loss of her only son, Murali Krishna, who passed away on January 22, 2026.
  • Her songs continue to resonate across generations, cementing her status as a legend whose versatility matched few in the South Indian film industry.
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TV9 Kannada broke the news on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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