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Markandeya (1935)

Markandeya poster
Directed by
Murugadasa, K. Ramnoth
Country
British Raj
Elsewhere
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How it feels

This film tells the mythological story of the sage Markandeya from Hindu tradition. It was made during the early years of Indian cinema.

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What happens

Markandeya is a 1935 Tamil film directed by K. Ramnoth and Murugadasa. The film is based on the mythological story of Markandeya. During the early years of Indian cinema, filmmakers often drew inspiration from mythological and religious stories, creating films that reflected the rich cultural and religious heritage of the country. Markandeya is one such example, bringing the legendary tale of the sage Markandeya to the silver screen. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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