Bhaktha Markandeya

Bhakta Markandeya is an Indian film based on Hinduism 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 title role of Markandeya in both the versions. The film was released in 1957.[1][2]

Bhakta Markandeya
(பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா) (ಭಕ್ತ ಮಾರ್ಕಂಡೇಯ)
Directed byB. S. Ranga
Screenplay byThuraiyur Moorthi (Tamil) Chi Sadashivaiah (Kannada)
Based onLegend of Markandeya
by Hindu Mythology
Produced byB. S. Ranga
Edited byP. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production
company
Vikram Pictures
Release date
  • 2 January 1957 (1957-01-02) (India)
Running time
16,983 ft.
CountryIndia
LanguagesTamil,Kannada

Plot

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.

Cast

Tamil version

Master Anand as Markandeya

V. Nagayya

Pushpavalli

K. A. Thangavelu

Babuji

Padmini Priyadarshini

Sairam

Balasaraswathi

Surya Kala

Lakshmikantham

R. Nagendra Rao

Sundaram

Kannada version

Master Anand

R Nagendra Rao

T R Narasimha Raju[3]

Dikki Madhava Rao

V. Nagayya

Comedian Guggu

H R Hanumantha Rao

K Pushpavalli

B Ramadevi

Raghuramaiah

Surya kala

Padmini Priyadarshini

Crew

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]

Soundtrack

Tamil songs

Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, while the lyrics were penned by A. Marthakasi.[2] Singer is V. Nagayya. Playback singers are V. N. Sundaram, P. B. Sreenivas, S. C. Krishnan, Sivaraman, P. Leela, A. P. Komala, K. Jamuna Rani, T. Sathyavathi, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Susheela & R. Balasaraswathi Devi.[4]

No.SongSingersLength (m:ss)
1"Om Namaschivaaya"V. Nagayya & P. Leela03:00
2"Thirumaalum Brammanum"03:38
3"Ulagamellaam"V. N. Sundaram
4"Daevaadhi Dhaevaa"05:35
5"Aaduvadhum Paaduvadhum"A. P. Komala06:17
6"Naragam Idhudhaan"S. C. Krishnan & K. Jamuna Rani
7"Saaindhaadammaaa Saindhaadu"P. Leela & Group02:40
8"Miyaav Miyaav Miyaav"S. C. Krishnan
9"Unnai Nee Ennippaar"Sivaraman02:39
10"Ulagin Muzhumudhalae"T. Sathyavathi03:06
11"Iravaamal Ivvulagil"
12"Sivanae Unnaitthozudhu"
13"Anbin Uruvae Neeyae"P. B. Sreenivas & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi03:09
14"Oru Maanguyil"P. Susheela03:26
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

References
  1. Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal padaitha Tamil Thiraipada Varalaaru (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publications.
  2. "1957 – பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா". Lakshman Sruthi. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. "Bhaktha Markandeya Kannada movie Scene || Narasimha Raju Comedy Scenes".
  4. G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 127.
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