[3] He acted in with more than 5000 shows of the play Raktha Kanneeru (transl.

Tears of blood) due to which he also became known as “Raktha Kanneeru Nagabhushanam”.

[4] His other notable films include Mayabazar (1957), Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971), Mohammad bin Tughlaq (1972), Ida Lokam (1973), Andala Ramudu (1973), and Kurukshetram (1977).

[3] Nagabushanam also produced a handful of films, including Natakala Rayudu (1969) and Oke Kutumbam (1970).

[5] Chundi Nagabhushanam was born into a Telugu speaking family in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.