Overview
Kodambakkam is a residential neighborhood situated in the south-western parts of Chennai. It is one of the westerly located neighborhoods of Chennai city. It is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Nungambakkam to the east, T. Nagar to the south, Saligramam to the west, and Anna Nagar to its north. It comes under the jurisdiction of Chennai Corporation. Kodambakkam is high involvement of film studios and has been known for its status as the hub of the Tamil film industry known as Kollywood. Residences of many film and television stars are located in and around Kodambakkam due to proximity to the movie studios. There is also a film director’s colony situated in Kodambakkam is the home of many Tamil film directors and producers. The famous Indian music director A. R. Rahman’s house and his AM Studios is located in the same street. It is located at a distance of 9.9 km from Fort St. George via Kodambakkam High Road. The neighborhood got its first flyover in 1967 that connects the localities of K.K. Nagar, Vadapalani, and Ashok Nagar. Some other prominent localities situated close to it is T Nagar, Ashok Nagar, K.K. Nagar, Saligramam, Nungambakkam, Koyambedu, Alwarpet, Anna Nagar, Maduravoyal, Vanagaram, Valasaravakkam, Porur among others. There are old temples in the locality dedicated to Lord Shiva namely Vengeeswarar Temple and Bharadvajeswarar Temple. The city of Chennai is located at a distance of 8 km via EVR Road/Poonamallee High Road. Companies such as Life Insurance Corporation of India, Maptech Infosoft Pvt Ltd, and FabIndia have their offices here. Some of the premium residential projects in Kodambakkam are Vaanam Primero, MF Ram, Shree Yogaranga Flats, Shree Sai Lalitha Flats, GRN Shirdi among others.

Connectivity
Kodambakkam is well-connected to the rest of Chennai through important networks of the road such as Dr. Ambedkar Road and Arcot Roads.

Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) owned buses connects the locality with T Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Saligramam, Nungambakkam, Koyambedu, Vadapalani etc.

It enjoys excellent connectivity to Chennai International Airport which is situated at a distance of 12.4 km via Chennai - Nagapattinam Highway/Chennai - Trichy Highway, and Jawaharlal Nehru Salai.

Nungambakkam, Kodambakkam, Mambalam are the nearby railway station to Kodambakkam. However, Mambalam is the major railway station to Kodambakkam from where one can avail the interstate trains.

Vadapalani Metro Station and Arumbakkam Metro Station are the two nearby railway stations to Kodambakkam of Chennai Metro Rail.

Factors for past growth
It's proximity to Chennai International Airport along with major IT Hubs of the city such as Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corp. Ltd, ESPEE IT Park, Bristol IT Park, DLF IT Park etc have been a plus point for Kodambakkam. People who have come to the city for employment within the city are on the lookout for residential places. Apartments for rent in Kodambakkam finds proposed tenants due to its proximity to the IT corridor and other industries.

Factors for future growth
Kodambakkam is recommended as one of the fastest developing localities of Chennai due to its connectivity. High-level living standard and better employment opportunities are the end results of any developing city and this city presents immediate signs of huge development. Those who have invested in the past can get maximum returns on their investment in the days to come.

Employment hubs near Kodambakkam
Bascon Futura SV IT Park
ESPEE IT Park
Times IT Park
Prince Info Park
DLF IT Park
One Indiabulls Park

Infra Development (Social & Physical)
The area’s social infrastructure is entirely developed and maintains quality lifestyles. Some of the prominent educational institutes located near are Sishya Nursery & Primary School, Gemini English School, Morning Star Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ananthram Matriculation School, The New Star Pre School, Corporation Middle School, Deborah School of Music, Fatima Playschool & Day Care, Aditi Nursery & Primary School among others.

Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. Some of the leading hospitals in and around Kodambakkam includes Medway Medical Centre, Chennai Corporation Hospital, SIMS Hospital, Agada Hospital, Admert Hospital, J V Hospital etc.

Shopping needs of the residents are catered to by nearby malls such as Forum Vijaya Mall, Ampa Skywalk, Glamour Shopping Centre, Bergamo Mall to name a few.

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