Bhakta Markandeya () is an Indian film simultaneously made in Tamil and Kannada languages and directed by B. S. Ranga with a different supporting cast in each version. Master Anand played the title role of Markandeya in both versions. The film was released in 1957.
Plot The theme of the story is the nullification of the powers of Yama (Hindu god of death) by 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 Master Anand as Markandeya V. Nagayya Pushpavalli Padmini Priyadarshini Surya Kala R. Nagendra Rao
Tamil K. A. Thangavelu Babuji Sairam Balasaraswathi Lakshmikantham Sundaram
Kannada T R Narasimha Raju Dikki Madhava Rao Comedian Guggu H R Hanumantha Rao B Ramadevi Raghuramaiah
Soundtrack Tamil songs
Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi.
Song Singers Length "Om Namaschivaaya" V. Nagayya & P. Leela 03:00 "Thirumaalum Brammanum" 03:38 "Ulagamellaam" V. N. Sundaram "Daevaadhi Dhaevaa" 05:35 "Aaduvadhum Paaduvadhum" A. P. Komala 06:17 "Naragam Idhudhaan" S. C. Krishnan & K. Jamuna Rani "Saaindhaadammaaa Saindhaadu" P. Leela & Group 02:40 "Miyaav Miyaav Miyaav" S. C. Krishnan "Unnai Nee Ennippaar" Sivaraman 02:39 "Ulagin Muzhumudhalae" T. Sathyavathi 03:06 "Iravaamal Ivvulagil" "Sivanae Unnaitthozudhu" "Anbin Uruvae Neeyae" P. B. Sreenivas & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi 03:09 "Oru Maanguyil" P. Susheela 03:26 "Ingum Angum" R. Balasaraswathi Devi "Andasaraasarangal" Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi Kannada songs
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy +Song"Om Namaha Shivaya""Howdo Allavo Neeve Heli""Chenne Cheluve Baare"" Jo Jo Kandaiah""Harahara Sundara Saambasadaashiva""Shivanalli Sharanagiranna""Shivane Bhayaharane""Ago Malligeyu Dumbiyanu""Ammana Golidu Kelisade""Nithya Nirmala Bhava"
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