Bhaktha Markandeya
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]
| 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 |
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Running time | 16,983 ft. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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 [1][2]
Crew
Producer &
Director: B. S. Ranga
Dialogues: Thuraiyur Murthi
Editing: P. G. Mohan, M. Devendranathan
Choreography: Chopra
Photography: R. Vekatachary
Studio: Vikram[1][2]
Soundtrack
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.[3]
| 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 |
References
- Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal padaitha Tamil Thiraipada Varalaaru (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publications.
- "1957 – பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா". lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 127.