Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capitalof the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Chennai's economy has a broad industrial base in the automobile, technology, hardware manufacturing, and healthcare industries. The city is home to much of India's automobile industry and is the country's second-largest exporter of Software, information technology.
Chennai hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season, which includes performances by hundreds of artists. The city has a vibrant theatre scene and is an important centre for the Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form. The Tamil film industry, known as Kollywood, is based in the city; the soundtracks of the movies dominate its music scene.
One of the finest examples of British architecture in the city is Victoria Public Hall.
Victoria Public Hall is a historical building in Chennai. It is one of the finest examples of British architectures in Chennai. It now houses the South Indian Athletic Association Club.
Chennai has a diversified economic base anchored by the automobile, software services, hardware manufacturing, healthcare and financial services industries.
Major Government landmarks include:
Chennai Central
Government General Hospital
Madras Medical College
Chennai Corporation
Central Jail
Southern Railway Headquarters
All four of Chennai's suburban routes cross through the town,which makes it a popular transit point.