[2] Nagamma consistently ranked among the top three weekly serials on Gemini TV, achieving good viewership during its original broadcast.

This act of betrayal led to Nagamma cursing the family, causing members born with a distinctive "Naga macha" (a type of mole) to die periodically.

[1] The title song, "Punnamilona Vennela Vana Chaluvudanala Challani Thalli Nagamma," composed by Dhina, written by D. Narayana Varma, and sung by K. S. Chithra was a notable feature of the series.

[4][8] Baby Gayathri, who portrayed Bala Nagamma, was praised for her performance, particularly in scenes where she was shown seated on a serpent, a visual enhanced by makeup and special effects .

[8] The success of Nagamma in Telugu led to a Kannada remake, which aired on Udaya TV and ranked among the top three shows on the channel as of July 2004.

[3] The series contributed to the popularity of supernatural and fantasy themes in Telugu television, alongside other programs like Rahasyam, Anveshitha, Aloukika, and Manoyagnam.

[2] Its Sunday night airings attracted a broad family audience and helped increase the prominence of the horror and fantasy genres in the region.