Markandeya (film)

Markandeya
Directed byK. Ramnoth, Murugadasa
Produced byVel Pictures
StarringMaster' V. N. Sundaram
Rajapalayam Kuzhandaivelu Bhagavathar
K. B. Srinivasan
‘Lady Bhagavathar' M. S. Kanna Bai
S. N. Kannamani
CinematographyK. Ramnoth
Release date
  • 1935 (1935)
LanguageTamil

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.