Bhakta Markandeya is an Indian Hindu mythological film shot simultaneously in Tamil and Kannada languages by B. S. Ranga with a different supporting cast in each of the versions. Master Anand played the titular role of Markandeya in both the versions. The film was released in 1957.[1][2]
| Bhakta Markandeya | |
|---|---|
| (பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா) (ಭಕ್ತ ಮಾರ್ಕಂಡೇಯ) | |
| Directed by | B. S. Ranga |
| Screenplay by | Thuraiyur Moorthi (Tamil) Chi Sadashivaiah (Kannada) |
| Based on | Legend of Markandeya by Hindu Mythology |
| Produced by | B. S. Ranga |
| Edited by | P. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Vikram Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 16,983 ft.[clarification needed] |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Tamil,Kannada |
The theme of the story is the nullification of the powers of Yama (the God of Death) by Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva blesses sage Mrukanda Maharshi and his wife with a child. Their 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, because 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.
Tamil version
Master Anand as Markandeya
Chittor V. Nagaiah
Babuji
Padmini Priyadarshini
Sairam
Balasaraswathi
Surya Kala
Lakshmikantham
Sundaram
Kannada version
Master Anand
Chittor V. Nagaiah
Comedian Guggu
H R Hanumantha Rao
K Pushpavalli
B Ramadevi
Raghuramaiah
Surya kala
Padmini Priyadarshini
Producer &
Director: B. S. Ranga
Dialogues: Thuraiyur Murthi (Tamil) Chi Sadashivaiah (Kannada)
Editing: P. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan
Choreography: Chopra
Photography: R. Vekatachary
Studio: Vikram[1][2]
Tamil songs
Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, while the lyrics were penned by A. Marthakasi.[2] 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. Susheela & R. Balasaraswathi Devi.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Om Namaschivaaya" | Chittor V. Nagaiah & P. Leela | 03:00 |
| 2 | "Thirumaalum Brammanum" | 03:38 | |
| 3 | "Ulagamellaam" | V. N. Sundharam | |
| 4 | "Daevaadhi Dhaevaa" | 05:35 | |
| 5 | "Aaduvadhum Paaduvadhum" | A. P. Komala | 06:17 |
| 6 | "Naragam Idhudhaan" | S. C. Krishnan & K. Jamuna Rani | |
| 7 | "Saaindhaadammaaa Saindhaadu" | P. Leela & Group | 02:40 |
| 8 | "Miyaav Miyaav Miyaav" | S. C. Krishnan | |
| 9 | "Unnai Nee Ennippaar" | Sivaraman | 02:39 |
| 10 | "Ulagin Muzhumudhalae" | Satthiyavathi | 03:06 |
| 11 | "Iravaamal Ivvulagil" | ||
| 12 | "Sivanae Unnaitthozudhu" | ||
| 13 | "Anbin Uruvae Neeyae" | P. B. Srinivas & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:09 |
| 14 | "Oru Maanguyil" | P. Susheela | 03:26 |
| 15 | "Ingum Angum" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
| 16 | "Andasaraasarangal" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi |
Kannada songs
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
| No. | Song | Music |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Om Namaha Shivaya" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 2 | "Howdo Allavo Neeve Heli" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 3 | "Chenne Cheluve Baare" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 4 | " Jo Jo Kandaiah" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 5 | "Harahara Sundara Saambasadaashiva" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 6 | "Shivanalli Sharanagiranna" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 7 | "Shivane Bhayaharane" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 8 | "Ago Malligeyu Dumbiyanu" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 9 | "Ammana Golidu Kelisade" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |
| 10 | "Nithya Nirmala Bhava" | M S Viswanathan, T K Ramamoorthy |