Iconic Theyagaraja Theatre to Be Demolished for ₹500-Crore Commercial Project in Tiruvanmiyur.

One of South Chennai's most recognisable cinema landmarks, the erstwhile Theyagaraja Theatre in Tiruvanmiyur, is set to enter a new phase with plans for a ₹500-crore mixed-use commercial development.

The nearly one-acre property on Lattice Bridge Road (LB Road) will be redeveloped into a project comprising retail space, premium office facilities and a modern multiplex under a joint development agreement between Chennai-based BBCL and the Theyagaraja family, which owns the theatre.

BBCL, part of Vummidi Enterprises, has signed the agreement with the theatre owners to transform the iconic property, which has been a prominent landmark in the Adyar-Tiruvanmiyur neighbourhood for decades. The redevelopment is expected to retain the site's significance as a commercial and entertainment destination while catering to the area's evolving urban landscape.