Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Chennai

The road that goes down south from Marina leads to the charming Elliot Beach. The shoreline offers a pleasant expanse, ideal for relaxation and recreation. The modern temple of Astalakshmi and the Velankani church are revered places of worship on these shores. On the beach is the Karl Schmidt Memorial, a monument honouring a European sailor who drowned in 1930 while trying to save a little girl.

The MGR Film City complex includes film studios where many Tamil films are shot. It is sometimes open to visitors, but it is still better to check with the tourist office.

It is also possible to visit the AVM Film studio website, where TV series are mainly shot. Access is free; you can stroll through the reconstituted village houses and a fake police station, all of which is quite decrepit.