Wedding & Reception Hall in Vadapalani, Chennai
Weddings, receptions and engagements on a stage that has launched stars.
AVM Convention Centre is an air-conditioned wedding and reception hall in Vadapalani, Chennai that seats 750 guests, with a 200-seat dining hall served by separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens, 2 suites and 12 rooms for the bride, groom and family, a grand illuminated entrance, power backup, 24-hour CCTV and ample car parking inside the AVM Studios compound on Arcot Road.
A wedding at AVM Convention Centre begins at the gates of AVM Studios, the studio that has been part of Tamil family life for eighty years. The stepped façade glows for your guests' arrival, the covered portico welcomes them in, and the air-conditioned Grand Hall seats 750 for the muhurtham, reception or engagement on a stage that once launched some of India's biggest stars.
Practicalities are where the venue really earns its reputation. Two separate kitchens, one purely vegetarian and one non-vegetarian, mean every family member can eat with confidence. The 200-seat air-conditioned dining hall turns over sittings smoothly. And the two suites and twelve rooms on site let the bride, groom and close family get ready and rest without ever leaving the venue.
Formats we host
- Weddings and muhurthams
- Mapillai Azhaippu at the Sri Selvavinayagar Temple
- Receptions
- Engagements and betrothals
- Sangeet and mehendi evenings
- Seemantham and valaikappu
- Anniversaries and milestone birthdays
- Upanayanam and family functions
Built for weddings & receptions
Hall for 750 guests
Air-conditioned Grand Hall with a raised stage for the muhurtham, reception or engagement.
Two kitchens, one standard
Separate, purpose-built vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens for worry-free catering.
Dining for 200 per sitting
Air-conditioned dining hall with a dedicated hand-wash area.
Rooms for the family
2 suites for the couple, 12 rooms for family and close guests, all on site.
A premiere-night entrance
The illuminated art-deco portico makes for unforgettable arrivals and photographs.
Parking & security
Ample car parking within the compound and 24-hour CCTV coverage.
The numbers that matter
Other layouts confirmed against your plan. See the capacity chart →
A temple for the Mapillai Azhaippu
The Sri Selvavinayagar Temple is AVM's own shrine to Lord Vinayagar, standing inside the studio compound a few steps from the hall. For generations the AVM family has begun new ventures with prayers here, and wedding families use it the same way: for the Mapillai Azhaippu, the groom's welcome, and for prayers before the muhurtham, so the rituals and the celebration happen without leaving the venue.
A private temple: traditional dress is expected and footwear stays outside. Visits and ceremonies are arranged with your booking.
Questions organisers ask
How many guests does the wedding hall seat?
The air-conditioned Grand Hall seats 750 guests in theatre layout, and the adjoining dining hall seats 200 per sitting.
Are vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens really separate?
Yes. AVM Convention Centre has two purpose-built kitchens, one strictly vegetarian and one non-vegetarian, with separate preparation areas.
Are there rooms for the bride, groom and family?
Yes. The venue has 2 suites and 12 air-conditioned rooms on site, so the couple and family can get ready and rest without leaving the venue.
Is there parking for wedding guests?
Yes. There is ample car parking within the AVM Studios compound, with 24-hour CCTV coverage.
Can we book the hall for a morning muhurtham and an evening reception?
Yes. Multi-function and multi-day bookings are common; share your dates and timings in the enquiry form and we will confirm availability.
Is there a temple for the Mapillai Azhaippu?
Yes. The Sri Selvavinayagar Temple, the studio's own Vinayagar shrine, stands inside the AVM Studios compound. It opens mornings 7:30 to 10:30 am and evenings 5:30 to 7:30 pm, and can be part of your wedding, including the Mapillai Azhaippu, by arrangement with your booking.
Other occasions: Conferences & Seminars, Exhibitions & Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Film, Music & Media Events
Ready to plan your event?
Tell us the date, the occasion and the guest count. The events team will confirm availability and share a quotation.