Mahishasura Mardini (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1959, Mahishasura Mardini is a drama film directed by B. S. Ranga, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Mahishasura Mardini is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, V. Nagayya, Udaykumar and Narasimharaju. It was dubbed in seven other languages and is retrospectively identified as amongst the first major Pan-India films.
Who’s in it. Mahishasura Mardini stars Dr. Rajkumar as Mahishasura, Sowcar Janaki as Gunavathi, T. R. Narasimharaju as Vyaghrasimha and Udaykumar as Rambhesha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Mahishasura Mardini sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mahishasura Mardini page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mahishasura Mardini tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mahishasura Mardini (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mahishasura Mardini change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mahishasura Mardini worth watching?
- Mahishasura Mardini holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mahishasura Mardini?
- Mahishasura Mardini stars Dr. Rajkumar, Sowcar Janaki, T. R. Narasimharaju, Udaykumar and K. S. Ashwath.
- When was Mahishasura Mardini released?
- Mahishasura Mardini was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.