MGR Film City, Chennai

Kazhikundram, Tharamani, Chennai

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Entry Fees:- The entry ticket of Innovative Film City is INR 600 and it opens from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | No Entry Fee

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Nearest Metro Stations

Little Mount Metro Station

4.3 km away

Saidapet Metro Station

4.6 km away

Guindy Metro Station

4.8 km away

Nandanam Metro Station

4.8 km away

How to Reach MGR Film City

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from MGR Film City.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Chennai International Airport

8.7 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Guindy Railway Station

4.9 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Broadway Bus Stand

11.6 km away

About MGR Film City

MGR Film City was established in 1994 primarily to attract filmmakers and tourists and was originally named after former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran JJ Film City by the AIADMK government. When the DMK returned to power in 1996, it was renamed MGR Film City after the popular actor and late Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. It also has a film institute, known as the MGR Film and Television Institute.

Architecture of MGR Film City

The architectural design of MGR Film City is geared towards facilitating the production of films and television shows. Spread over a vast area of 70 acres, MGR Film City is a popular tourist destination and has been the home of many South Indian film directors. Apart from being the best place to catch a glimpse of a popular Tamil actor, Film City also has a film school, indoor and outdoor shooting locations, replicas of village and urban areas, temples, churches, mosques, post office, police station, jail .

Interesting facts about MGR Film City

MGR Film City is an important film studio complex in Chennai, dedicated to the memory of the iconic actor and politician MG Ramachandran.The complex provides various facilities for film and television production, including sets and soundstages.It is a popular destination for tourists and film lovers, giving them the chance to see the behind-the-scenes aspects of film production.The best time to visit is during the cool and dry months from November to February.MGR Film City plays an important role in the Tamil film industry and celebrates the cinematic heritage of Tamil cinema.

MGR Film City FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Kazhikundram, Tharamani, Chennai, Chennai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the MGR Film City: Entry Fees:- The entry ticket of Innovative Film City is INR 600 and it opens from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | No Entry Fee.