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Bhaktha Markandeya (1957)

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Original title
Bhakta Markandeya
Directed by
B. S. Ranga
Genre
biographical film
Country
India
Rated
U
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This film tells the story of a boy named Markandeya who is devoted to a deity. He faces a challenge to his life and his faith is tested. The narrative follows his journey and the divine intervention that occurs.

devotionalreverentearnestmythologicalslow-pacedseriousinspirational

What happens

Bhakta Markandeya () is an Indian film shot simultaneously in Tamil and Kannada languages and directed by B. S. Ranga with a different supporting cast in each of the versions. Master Anand played the title role of Markandeya in both the versions. The film was released in 1957. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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