Bhakta Markandeya (pronunciationⓘ) 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.

[3][4][5] The theme of the story is the nullification of the powers of Yama (the God of Death) by Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva blesses sage Mrukanda Maharshi and his wife with a child.

Tamil songs Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, while the lyrics were penned by A.