Overview of Sholinganallur, OMR
Sholinganallur is the pulsating heart of Chennai's IT corridor on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). Home to the back-offices and development centres of TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, and hundreds of mid-size tech companies, it generates the largest residential demand of any single micro-market in Chennai. The area has transformed from agricultural land in the early 2000s to a dense urban cluster with dozens of gated apartment communities, co-working spaces, malls, and restaurants.
Sholinganallur is accessible via the OMR flyover (Perungudi–Sholinganallur) and offers easy connection to the MRTS at Perungudi. The upcoming OMR Phase 2 expressway will further improve connectivity south to Kelambakkam and Siruseri.
Property Prices in Sholinganallur 2026
| Type | Price Range | Size (sqft) | Rate/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BHK Apartment | ₹65L–₹90L | 950–1,250 | ₹6,500–₹7,800 |
| 3 BHK Apartment | ₹88L–₹1.10Cr | 1,300–1,600 | ₹7,000–₹8,000 |
| Studio/1 BHK | ₹35L–₹55L | 450–750 | ₹7,000–₹8,000 |
Key Highlights
- Within 2 km of TCS Sholinganallur, Infosys BPO, Cognizant Technology Solutions campus
- SIPCOT IT Park on OMR (Sholinganallur to Perungudi stretch) — 30,000+ IT employees
- MRTS access at Perungudi; proposed Metro extension on OMR in planning
- Retail: Citi Centre, OMR Food Street, Phoenix Market City (8 km)
- Schools: Hindustan International School, Sishya, DAV International
- Hospitals: Gleneagles Global, Fortis, Kauvery — all within 5 km
Connectivity & Infrastructure
OMR (SH-49) is the main artery — 6 lanes from Perungudi to Sholinganallur after the flyover. Commute to Chennai central business district is 30–45 min. The OMR–ECR junction connects to the East Coast Road for beach-side living. Sholinganallur to Chennai airport is approximately 22 km (30–40 min via Inner Ring Road).
Investment Outlook 2026
Sholinganallur delivers one of the strongest rental yields in Chennai — 3.5–4.2% on 2 BHK units — driven by the sheer volume of IT employees who prefer proximity to their offices. Capital appreciation has averaged 11% annually. Projects by Casagrand, Arihant, and Sobha in this belt have strong resale records. NRI investors particularly favour Sholinganallur for its liquidity.
Who Should Buy in Sholinganallur?
IT professionals working anywhere on the OMR belt, investors seeking high rental yield, and NRIs wanting a safe, liquid real estate asset in Chennai's best-performing micro-market.
