Known to be the hub of Tamil film industry, Kodambakkam is a residential neighbourhood in Chennai. Surrounded by Nungambakkam to the east and West Mambalam and T Nagar to the south, it falls under the purview of Greater Chennai Corporation. It boasts of excellent connectivity and civic amenities.
Did You Know?
Kodambakkam is also known as Kollywood and is the centroid of Tamil film industry. AVM Studios was the first to be established here.
Commute
Being within the city limits, Kodambakkam is well connected with roads to the major landmarks of the city and is served by MTC buses. It is also served by Kodambakkam Railway Station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.
Lifestyle
Being the hub of Tamil film industry, the locality is dotted with several studios. Film and television stars reside in the proximity to the studios of Kodambakkam, making it a posh and glamorous neighbourhood. Homebuyers prefer to buy property in this developed area for its association with Kollywood.
Eating Out
Kodambakkam has some excellent eateries for a gastronomical delight. The locality is dotted with several fast food joints, bakeries, cafes, and ice-cream joints. Arabian Kebab Centre, Curry & Spices, Aroma, Saravana Bhavan are some of the top-rated eateries in the locality.
Top Projects
Schools/Educational Institutions
- Chhatrapati Shivaji DAV Secondary School
- Fatima Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Loyola Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- PCKG Government Higher Secondary School
- Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Durga Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- MGR Higher Secondary School
Hospitals
- Medway Hospitals
- JV Hospital
- Koncept Hospital
- Saroja Hospital
- JR Multi Speciality Hospital
The Real Estate Market
This posh locality of Chennai is known to offer high-end projects with best-in-class amenities. Kodambakkam’s association with the filmy world makes it a desirable housing destination for the homebuyers. In terms of property segment, the maximum supply is in the premium segment. The ongoing property rates are in the range of Rs 7,300-10,500 per sq. ft.
What to Expect
A great lifestyle beckons at the multi-storeyed towers here offering 2 and 3BHK accommodations. With a good number of projects from reputed builders coming up in this area, price appreciation is expected in the coming years.