Directed by B. S. Ranga Screenplay by Thuraiyur Moorthi | Produced by B. S. Ranga | |
Based on Legend of Markandeya
by Hindu Mythology --> Music by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Edited by P. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan | ||
Bhakta Markandeya is an Indian Tamil language mythological film directed by B. S. Ranga with Chittor V. Nagaiah, Pushpavalli, K. A. Thangavelu and Padmini Priyadarshini in the lead roles. The film was released in 1957.
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Plot
The theme of the story is to nullify the powers of Yama (God of Death) by Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva blesses sage Mrukanda Maharshi and his wife with a child. The child, Markandeya, was given a lease of 16 years to live in this world. But the child worships Lord Shiva with unlimited Bhakthi (devotion). When he completes 16 years of age, Yama comes to take his life as appointed. Markandeya grips the Shivalinga and Lord Shiva appears before Yama and tells him not to take Markandeya's life as he (Lord Shiva) has blessed the boy. So, Markandeya becomes an immortal. The moral of the story is that one who surrenders to God need not worry about death.
Cast
Chittor V. Nagaiah
Pushpavalli
K. A. Thangavelu
Babuji
Padmini Priyadarshini
Sairam
Balasaraswathi
Surya
Master Anand
Lakshmikantham
R. Nagendra Rao
Sundaram
Crew
Producer &
Director: B. S. Ranga
Dialogues: Thuraiyur Murthi
Editing: P. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan
Choreography: Chopra
Photography: R. Vekatachary
Studio: Vikram
Sound Track
Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy while the lyrics were penned by A. Marthakasi.Singer is Chittor V. Nagaiah. Playback singers are V. N. Sundharam, P. B. Srinivas, S. C. Krishnan, Sivaraman, P. Leela, A. P. Komala, K. Jamuna Rani, Satthiyavathi, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Suseela & R. Balasaraswathi Devi.