Friday, January 23, 2009

Cinema Theater

Going for a movie is a popular way for Chennaiites to pass time. The Tamil Film Industry, Kollywood, is popular and find its roots in Chennai (the K from Kodambakkam). The cinemas are heavily airconditioned and it sounds odd, but you could get cold in there if you are not wearing enough cover.

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.

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