Chennai – Tamil Nadu’s capital and India’s fourth-largest city is one of the country’s most resilient and steadily appreciating real estate markets. Backed by a diversified economy spanning automotive manufacturing, IT and ITES, healthcare, ports and logistics, and a thriving services sector, Chennai generates consistent housing demand across all budget segments.
With over 14,286 projects listed on Square Yards, Chennai offers buyers an extraordinary range from affordable 2 BHK apartments under ₹50 Lac in Pammal to premium villa communities in Medavakkam and coastal residences on OMR. This guide presents the Top 10 Projects in Chennai, sourced exclusively from the Square Yards Chennai new projects listing page, with verified pricing, configurations, and direct project links.
Why Chennai’s Real Estate Market Is a Smart Investment in 2026
Chennai has long been valued for its stability, the city’s market appreciates steadily rather than in sharp cycles, making it particularly attractive for long-term investors. Key demand drivers in 2026 include continued IT and ITES expansion along OMR and GST Road, the Phase 2 expansion of the Chennai Metro, the development of the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (CPRR), and the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway project that is opening up new residential belts.
Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), also known as Rajiv Gandhi Salai, is Chennai’s primary IT corridor, stretching from Tidel Park through Sholinganallur, Perungudi, Siruseri, Padur, and beyond to Kelambakkam. GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk Road) anchors the western and southern corridors, while Poonamallee High Road and Anna Nagar serve the western and northern buyer segments. Each corridor has distinct project types, price points, and buyer profiles.
Top 10 Projects in Chennai – Spanning All Categories
The following projects are drawn from the Square Yards Chennai listings page and represent the city’s most prominent developments across new launches, under-construction, and partially ready-to-move categories.
TVS Emerald Lake Shore
Location: Siruseri, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹37.19 Lac onwards
Project Status: New Launch
Size: 750 to 1,689 Sq. Ft
Units: 363
Total Area: 18.8 Acres
TVS Emerald Lake Shore is a plotted development by TVS Emerald – the real estate arm of the iconic TVS Group with 112 years of heritage in Siruseri on Chennai’s Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). Spread across 18.8 acres with 363 plots ranging from 750 to 1,689 Sq. Ft., this is one of Chennai’s most attractive new launch plot investments. Siruseri is home to SIPCOT IT Park, one of South India’s largest IT campuses ensuring sustained appreciation demand.
TVS Emerald Elements
Location: Kovilambakkam, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹67.99 Lac onwards
Project Status: New Launch
Unit Config: 2 & 3 BHK Apartments
Size: 934 to 1,650 Sq. Ft
Units: 820
Total Area: 6.56 Acres
TVS Emerald Elements in Kovilambakkam is a water-facing residential community with serene views of the still waters, a rare natural amenity in urban Chennai. With 820 units across 6.56 acres, this new launch by TVS Emerald carries the group’s 112-year legacy of quality. Kovilambakkam on Chennai’s southern corridor connects easily to Velachery, Medavakkam, and the GST Road, making it a strong choice for IT professionals working in South Chennai.
TVS Emerald Aaranya
Location: Medavakkam, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹1.24 Cr onwards
Project Status: New Launch
Unit Config: 2 & 3 BHK Villas
Size: 1,519 to 2,316 Sq. Ft
Units: 242
Total Area: 15.6 Acres
TVS Emerald Aaranya is the most distinctive offering by TVS Emerald – a villa community in Medavakkam spread across 15.6 acres with just 242 premium villa units. Priced from ₹1.24 Cr for a 2 BHK villa, this project offers the rare combination of independent villa living within the Chennai city limits. Medavakkam’s connectivity to OMR, GST Road, and Velachery makes it a mature, well-connected suburb.
Ashiana Vatsalya
Location: Sengundram, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹70.00 Lac onwards
Project Status: New Launch
Unit Config: 1, 2 & 3 BHK Apartments
Size: 891 to 1,530 Sq. Ft
Units: 258
Total Area: 17.9 Acres
Ashiana Vatsalya in Sengundram is a new launch by Ashiana Housing – a developer known nationally for its community-focused residential projects. Set on 17.9 acres with 258 units across 1, 2, and 3 BHK configurations, this project is strategically located near the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road), providing easy access to Chennai’s southern industrial and residential corridor. Its generous land footprint ensures spacious common areas and robust amenity infrastructure.
Ashiana Swarang
Location: Nemmeli, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹82.08 Lac onwards
Project Status: New Launch
Unit Config: 1, 2 & 3 BHK Apartments + Penthouse
Size: 912 to 1,462 Sq. Ft
Units: 134
Total Area: 10.87 Acres
Ashiana Swarang by Ashiana Housing in Nemmeli on Chennai’s OMR is a boutique new launch of just 134 units on 10.87 acres, an extraordinary land-to-unit ratio that creates a resort-like open community atmosphere. Priced at ₹9,000 per Sq. Ft., it includes a rare 2 BHK penthouse configuration at ₹1.18 Cr. Nemmeli’s location on Kovalam Road and Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR) offers seamless connectivity to the Sholinganallur and Perungudi IT hub.
Godrej Azure
Location: Padur, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹77.42 Lac onwards
Project Status: Partially Ready to Move
Unit Config: 2, 3 & 4 BHK Apartments
Size: 1,029 to 2,720 Sq. Ft
Units: 858
Total Area: 9.52 Acres
Godrej Azure on OMR in Padur is one of Chennai’s most celebrated partially ready-to-move projects, blending coastal living with city convenience. Located on Rajiv Gandhi Salai near the sea, this 858-unit, 9.52-acre development by Godrej Properties offers 2, 3, and 4 BHK homes starting at ₹77.42 Lac. Godrej’s construction quality and the project’s partial possession status make this a reliable near-RTM acquisition in Chennai’s prime IT corridor.
Casagrand Medora
Location: Korattur, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹83.84 Lac onwards
Project Status: New Launch
Unit Config: 2 & 3 BHK Apartments
Size: 1,181 to 1,947 Sq. Ft
Units: 155
Total Area: 2.56 Acres
Casagrand Medora in Korattur is a premium new launch by Casagrand – one of Chennai’s most prolific residential developers, priced at ₹7,099 per Sq. Ft. With 155 boutique units on 2.56 acres, it offers a tranquil living experience in North Chennai. Its strategic connectivity to the Chennai Bypass Expressway and Jawaharlal Nehru Road ensures rapid access to Chennai’s CBD, Ambattur Industrial Estate, and Anna Nagar.
Radiance The Prime
Location: Pammal, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹45.86 Lac onwards
Project Status: New Launch
Unit Config: 2, 3 & 4 BHK Apartments
Size: 637 to 2,143 Sq. Ft
Units: 285
Total Area: 3.33 Acres
Radiance The Prime in Pammal is the most affordable new launch by Radiance Realty – offering a 2 BHK apartment from just ₹45.86 Lac at ₹7,199 per Sq. Ft. With 285 units on 3.33 acres, this Radiance Realty project in Pammal connects to Poonamallee High Road and the Grand Southern Trunk Road, offering excellent access to both South Chennai and the GST corridor. Its 4 BHK configuration at ₹1.54 Cr is also among the most competitively priced in the city.
Casagrand Linore
Location: Kattupakkam, Chennai
Starting Price: Competitive Pricing
Project Status: New Launch
Unit Config: 2 & 3 BHK Apartments
Casagrand Linore is another prominent new launch by Casagrand – Chennai’s most active residential developer by project count. Casagrand’s reputation for on-time delivery and community-centric design makes every new launch by them a high-demand event in Chennai’s real estate calendar.
Rainbow Prestige
Location: Vepery, Chennai
Starting Price: ₹5.06 Cr – 5.98 Cr
Project Status: Under Construction
Unit Config: 3, 4 BHK Flats
Size: 2200 to 2600 Sq. Ft
Number of Units: 18
Total area: 1.05 Acres
Rainbow Prestige in Vepery is a premium new launch by Rainbow Foundations offering 3 and 4 BHK apartments from ₹5.06 Cr to ₹5.98 Cr. Spread across 1.05 acres with just 18 units, this Rainbow Foundations project in Vepery provides spacious homes ranging from 2,200 to 2,600 Sq. Ft. Located close to Anna Salai and key local landmarks, Rainbow Prestige combines a central Chennai location with modern amenities such as 24×7 security, power backup, treated water supply, kids’ play areas, jogging tracks, yoga zones, indoor games, and a party hall. Its 4 BHK units at ₹5.98 Cr are competitively priced for the area, offering luxury living in a well-connected neighborhood.
Chennai’s Key Real Estate Corridors in 2026
OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road / Rajiv Gandhi Salai):
Chennai’s primary IT corridor. From Tidel Park through Sholinganallur and Siruseri to Padur and Kelambakkam, OMR drives the strongest rental demand in the city with consistent capital appreciation.
GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk Road):
Chennai’s western and southern corridor anchoring affordable-to-mid-segment housing. Pammal, Tambaram, Perungalathur, and Singaperumal Koil are key residential pockets.
Kovilambakkam, Medavakkam & South Chennai:
A mature mid-segment zone connecting OMR and GST Road, popular with professionals and families seeking spacious homes at moderate prices.
Korattur & North Chennai:
A value segment with improving connectivity via the Chennai Metro’s extended northern corridor and proximity to the Ambattur Industrial Estate.
Nemmeli & OMR South (Phase 2 Zone):
An emerging corridor on Extended OMR with coastal proximity and improving infrastructure, attractive for early-stage investment.
