Vadapalani

Vadapalani is a neighbourhood in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its film studios and the Vadapalani Andavar Temple, which is an important pilgrimage centre. Situated in the western part of Chennai, Vadapalani is an important bus terminus on Arcot Road.Vadapalani is one of the busiest areas in Chennai. Vadapalani is situated at the heart of Chennai, so the area is highly populated.MallThe Forum Vijaya Mall is the biggest mall in 6 km radius with its centre at Vadapalani. It is located on Arcot Road opposite the Kamala Cinemas with other access from The Green park Hotel and the vadapalani metro. This mall is developed by Prestige Group in partnership with Vijaya Productions Pvt. Ltd. This mall comprises a total of 14,72,000 sq.ft of floor space including 6 levels of retail space and 13 levels of parking space. The mall caters to over 100s of stores for fashion, food, beauty, grocery and entertainment needs.Film industryThe Vijaya-Vauhini Studios, Vikram Studios are in Vadapalani, whereas the Prasad Colour Lab and Prasad Studios, Efx Studios,and AVM Studio are in Saligramam. There are many actors and actresses living in Vadapalani. Not so famous film personalities working as stunt artistes, dancers, supporting actos and television artistes can be spotted regularly in Vadapalani.SchoolsSaraswati Vidyalaya, one of the oldest school established in 1964, JRK, JRM, Karthikeyan Matriculation, Vadapalani Senior Secondary School are some of the important schools in this area. Ramalinga Mission Middle School which is established in 1952, is situated in Gangappa Street is the oldest school in this area.