The Grand Hall
Air-conditioned convention hall seating 750, with a raised stage, on a floor that launched stars.
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Vadapalani · Chennai · Inside AVM Studios
A convention centre built on the stage that launched stars
An air-conditioned hall for 750, a 200-seat dining hall with separate veg and non-veg kitchens, suites and rooms on site, and an entrance lit like an opening night, all inside the legendary AVM Studios on Arcot Road.
750Seats, air-conditioned hall
200Seats, air-conditioned dining
2 + 12Suites and rooms
80+Years of AVM legacy
24hCCTV & power backup
Welcome
Chennai's most storied address for events
AVM Convention Centre is an air-conditioned convention hall in Vadapalani, Chennai, seating 750 guests, with a 200-seat dining hall, separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens, 2 suites and 12 rooms, full power backup, 24-hour CCTV and ample car parking inside the AVM Studios compound at 38 Arcot Road. It hosts conferences, exhibitions, weddings, receptions, corporate events and film and music launches.
For eighty years, AVM Studios has been where Tamil cinema's biggest moments were made. The convention centre brings that sense of occasion to your event: a thoughtfully built venue on one of the studio's famous stages, designed to make a wedding, a conference or a launch feel like an opening night.
The film
The venue on film
A walk through the entrance, the Grand Hall, the dining hall and the rooms, from AVM's own channel.
The spaces
Venues & capacities
One hall that holds everyone, a dining hall that keeps pace, rooms where you need them and an entrance worth photographing.
The Dining Hall
Air-conditioned dining for 200 guests per sitting, served from separate veg and non-veg kitchens.
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Suites & Rooms
Two suites and twelve rooms for hosts, bridal parties, artistes and speakers, all on site.
Explore the spaceEntrance Portico & Forecourt
A grand, art-deco entrance lit like a movie premiere. The arrival moment every event needs.
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What will you bring to the stage?
From a 750-delegate conference to a muhurtham at dawn, from a trade show to an audio launch: the venue adapts to the occasion.
Conferences & Seminars
AGMs, seminars, training programmes and dealer meets for up to 750 delegates.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Trade shows, expos, dealer exhibitions and consumer fairs with an iconic frontage.
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Weddings, receptions and engagements on a stage that has launched stars.
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Corporate Events
Product launches, award nights, annual days and townhalls with a cinematic backdrop.
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Film, Music & Media Events
Audio launches, trailer launches, press meets and fan events, on the AVM lot.
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Six reasons organisers choose us
Built on a legendary stage
The hall stands on one of AVM Studios' famous shooting stages, the floors that launched Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan and Vyjayanthimala.
750 seats, fully air-conditioned
A single-level Grand Hall with a raised stage, plus a 200-seat AC dining hall next door.
Two kitchens, zero compromise
Separate, purpose-built vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens, a rarity among Chennai venues.
Rooms where you need them
2 suites and 12 rooms on site for the couple, the chief guest, the speakers or the stars.
Premiere-night arrivals
A stepped art-deco façade lit in blue and gold, with a covered portico and paved forecourt.
Secure, central, reachable
Inside the AVM Studios compound on Arcot Road, Vadapalani, with ample parking, 24-hour CCTV and full power backup.
Heritage
Eighty years of firsts, one new stage
Founded by AV. Meiyappan in 1945, AVM Studios is the oldest continuously working film studio in India: 178 feature films across six languages, and the debuts of Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan and Vyjayanthimala. The convention centre marks AVM's ninth decade.
- 1945
AV. Meiyappan founds AVM Studios, which goes on to become the oldest continuously working film studio in India.
- 1952
Parasakthi introduces Sivaji Ganesan; a decade later Kalathur Kannamma introduces a young Kamal Haasan.
- 2007
Sivaji: The Boss becomes the first Tamil film to enter the UK Top 10; in 2012 Sivaji 3D is India's first Dolby Atmos release.
- 2023
The AVM Heritage Museum opens on the lot, inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu; the convention centre follows, marking 80 years of AVM.
Getting here
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, the heart of west Chennai
Inside the AVM Studios compound at 38 Arcot Road, minutes from Vadapalani Metro (Green Line), with Koyambedu, Kodambakkam, T. Nagar and Ashok Nagar all close by. Ample car parking inside the compound.
- Vadapalani Metro (Green Line)Nearest station, a short auto or cab ride along Arcot Road; direct Metro link to the airport and Chennai Central
- Koyambedu CMBTAbout 4 km; Chennai's main inter-city bus terminus
- Chennai International AirportRoughly 12 km; 30–40 minutes by road, or Metro to Vadapalani
- Chennai Central / EgmoreRoughly 9–10 km; Metro from Central to Vadapalani on the Green Line
- ParkingAmple car parking inside the AVM Studios compound, with 24-hour CCTV
Questions
Frequently asked
How many people can AVM Convention Centre seat?
The Grand Hall seats 750 guests in theatre layout. The Dining Hall seats 200 guests per sitting. Other layouts (classroom, cluster, reception) are confirmed on request.
Are there separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens?
Yes. AVM Convention Centre has two purpose-built kitchens, one strictly vegetarian and one non-vegetarian, with separate preparation areas, plus a dedicated hand-wash area near the dining hall.
Is parking available?
Yes. There is ample car parking within the AVM Studios compound, with 24-hour CCTV coverage.
Where is AVM Convention Centre?
AVM Convention Centre is inside the AVM Studios compound at 38 Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai 600026, a few minutes from Vadapalani Metro station, about 4 km from Koyambedu (CMBT) and roughly 30–40 minutes from Chennai International Airport depending on traffic.
How do I check availability and get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form with your event type, date and guest count, or call +91 89398 11117. The events team will confirm availability and share a quotation.
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Tell us the occasion, the date and the guest count. The events team replies within one business day with availability and a quotation.
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