Nagamma (TV series)
| Nagamma | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Screenplay by | C. Jerrold |
| Story by | C. Jerrold |
| Directed by | A. R. Ramesh |
| Dialogues by |
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| Starring | J. V. Somayajulu S. V. Sreenivas Neeraja Baby Gayathri |
| Theme music composer | Dhina |
| Opening theme | "Punnamilona Vennela Vana" sung by K. S. Chithra |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of episodes | 200+ |
| Production | |
| Producer | Akash Khurana |
| Production locations | Hyderabad, India |
| Cinematography | Vashist |
| Running time | 18–24 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Gemini TV |
| Release | c. 2002 – 2006 |
Nagamma is an Indian Telugu-language fantasy television series that aired on Gemini TV from 2002. Directed by A. R. Ramesh and written by C. Jerrold,[1] the series ran for over 200 episodes and was broadcast weekly on Sunday nights.[2]
The series centers around Nagamma, a mythical serpent goddess, and the influence of her supernatural powers on a human family.[3] It blends elements of mythology, horror, and social drama. Key actors in the series include J. V. Somayajulu, S. V. Sreenivas, Neeraja, Usha, and Baby Gayathri. The title song, "Punnamilona Vennela Vana," composed by Dhina and sung by K. S. Chithra, became iconic and remains closely associated with the show.[4]
Premise
The storyline revolves around Nagamma, a mythical serpent goddess, and her interactions with a human family.
Cast
- J. V. Somayajulu as Rayudu
- S. V. Sreenivas as Ravi
- Neeraja as Nandhini
- Usha as Seetha/Nandhini
- Surya as Vamsi
- Baby Gayathri as Bala Nagamma
- Baby Hemalatha
- Saraswathi
- Preethi Sreenivas
- Subhashini
- Abitha
- Rajeswari
- Raghavi
- Sneha Nambiyar
Production
Veteran actor J. V. Somayajulu, known for his role in Sankarabharanam (1980), appeared in a significant role in the series.[2][5] Post-production was done at Venus Telestudio.[1]
Music
The title song, "Punnamilona Vennela Vana Chaluvudanala Challani Talli Nagamma," composed by Dhina, written by D. Narayana Varma, and sung by K. S. Chithra was a notable feature of the series.[4][6] Its melody and lyrics complemented the show's theme and added to its identity.[2]
Reception
Nagamma gained attention for its use of visual effects and its blend of mythology, horror, and social drama. The series featured striking depictions of large serpents and a tense, eerie atmosphere, which resonated with viewers and contributed to its popularity.[3][5] Baby Gayathri, who portrayed Bala Nagamma, was noted for her performance, particularly in scenes where she was shown seated on a serpent, a sequence enhanced by makeup and visual effects.[5]
Legacy
Nagamma became one of the prominent Telugu TV series to explore supernatural and fantasy themes. Its Sunday night airings attracted a family audience and contributed to the growing popularity of the horror and fantasy genres on Telugu television, alongside shows like Rahasyam, Anveshitha, Aloukika, and Manoyagnam.[3][2]
The series also helped launch the career of Baby Gayathri, whose portrayal of Bala Nagamma drew significant attention. She later transitioned to films, making her debut in the 2007 Telugu movie Notebook and continuing her career in other films.[7] Similarly, Neeraja and S. V. Sreenivas gained recognition for their roles on the show.[5]
References
- ^ a b Nagamma Serial Title Song and Credits. Retrieved 1 December 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d Basha Shek (6 August 2024). "Nagamma: 'నాగమ్మ' సీరియల్ అమ్మాయి గుర్తుందా?" [Nagamma: Do you remember the girl from the 'Nagamma' serial?]. TV9 (in Telugu). Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b c "Scary Telugu Serials: ఒకప్పుడు ప్రసారమైన ఈ దెయ్యం సీరియల్స్ మీకు గుర్తున్నాయా?" [Scary Telugu Serials: Do you remember these yesteryear ghost serials?]. News18 (in Telugu). 29 April 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b "అప్పట్లో దుమ్మురేపిన ఈ సీరియల్ సాంగ్స్ ఇంకా గుర్తున్నాయా.. ?" [Do you still remember these serial songs that created a buzz back then?]. NTV (in Telugu). 2 July 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d Pantham, Roja (5 June 2024). "Actress Gayatri: నాగమ్మ సీరియల్ లో నాగమ్మగా మెప్పించిన ఈ చిన్నది గుర్తుందా.. ?" [Actress Gayatri: Do you remember this little girl who impressed as Nagamma in the Nagamma serial?]. Big TV (in Telugu). Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Telugu TV Serial Nagamma". Nettv4u. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Audio launch - Notebook". Idlebrain.com. 23 December 2006. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
Gayatri who did the role of Bala Devatha in Nagamma TV serial is being introduced as heroine.