Watching a Tamil movie is surely a must for every newcomer to Chennai, as the cinema experience will be pretty different from your home country. Applaus, comments, or even a little dance is allowed during the often long movie and makes it more lively than usual.
The most popular Hollywood movies will be offered as well and online reservation is sometimes possible (and convenient to have good places).
Inox multiplex
The most modern cinema complex in Chennai, situated in the City Center Mall. 4 screens, 909 seats. Tamil, Hindi and English Movies. book tickets
City Center
Dr. Rhadakrishna Salai
Mylapore, Chennai
Sathyam Cinemas
A big and popular cinema complex with 6 screens and 2380 seats, digitally projecting Indian and foreign movies. Located right off Mount Road/ Anna Salai, the entry is on Whites Roads from now on. Book your tickets on their site.
8, Thiruvika Road
Royapettah, Chennai
Prarthana Drive In Theatre & Restaurant
Remotely located on ECR (the coastal road in the south towards mammalapuram), this is the place to watch a movie in open air. Waiters come around to take food orders while you enjoy a movie, chilling on a sheet and with some beverages. Charming maybe, but compared to the freezer cinemas in the city, probably less comfortable, more expensive and far away. It is targeted toward families with kids though and the 100 x 60 feet screen is impressive. Daily shows at 7PM and 10PM.
East Coast Road (12 km from Adyar)
Injambakkam, Chennai
