Bhaktha Markandeya
Bhaktha Markandeya
1957, Tamil. Directed by B. S. Ranga.
Pleased with Mrukanda Maharishi's penance, Lord Shiva blesses him with Markandeya, a gifted child who is destined to die when he turns 16.
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Details
- Released
- 2 January 1957
- Original title
- பக்த மார்க்கண்டேயா
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Thuraiyoor K. Moorthy
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Bhaktha Markandeya is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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What movies are like Bhaktha Markandeya?
If you liked Bhaktha Markandeya, try Padayappa, All Together Now, A Question of Faith.
Who directed Bhaktha Markandeya?
Bhaktha Markandeya (1957) was directed by B. S. Ranga and stars Padmini Priyadarshini, Chittoor V. Nagayya, Pushpavalli.