Bhaktha Markandeya

Bhakta Markandeya
பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா
Directed by B. S. Ranga
Produced by B. S. Ranga
Screenplay by Thuraiyur Moorthi
Based on Legend of Markandeya
by Hindu Mythology -->
Music by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Edited by P. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan
Production
company
Vikram Pictures
Release date
  • January 2, 1957 (1957-01-02) (India)
Running time
 16,983 ft.
Country India
Language Tamil

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.[1][2]

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

Crew

Producer &
Director: B. S. Ranga
Dialogues: Thuraiyur Murthi
Editing: P. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan
Choreography: Chopra
Photography: R. Vekatachary
Studio: Vikram[1][2]

Sound Track

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. Suseela & R. Balasaraswathi Devi.[3]

No.SongSingersLength (m:ss)
1Om NamaschivaayaChittor V. Nagaiah & P. Leela
2Thirumaalum Brammanum
3UlagamellaamV. N. Sundharam
4Daevaadhi Dhaevaa
5Aaduvadhum PaaduvadhumA. P. Komala
6Naragam IdhudhaanS. C. Krishnan & K. Jamuna Rani
7Saaindhaadammaaa SaindhaaduP. Leela & Group02:40
8Miyaav Miyaav MiyaavS. C. Krishnan
9Unnai Nee EnnippaarSivaraman
10Ulagin MuzhumudhalaeSatthiyavathi
11Iravaamal Ivvulagil
12Sivanae Unnaitthozudhu
13Anbin Uruvae NeeyaeP. B. Srinivas & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
14Oru MaanguyilP. Suseela03:26
15Ingum AngumR. Balasaraswathi Devi
16AndasaraasarangalSoolamangalam Rajalakshmi

References

  1. 1 2 3 Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal padaitha Tamil Thiraipada Varalaaru (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publications.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "1957 – பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா". lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
  3. ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 127.
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