Anna Nagar (formerly known as Naduvakkarai),[1] is a neighbourhood in the metropolitan city of Chennai, India.

It is one of the costliest and most sought after prime areas in Chennai and is home to several prominent doctors,civil officers,actors,lawyers and politicians.

[2] A recent addition to the area is VR Chennai Mall, located near Shanthi Colony and Thirumangalam junction.

The 2nd avenue is an arterial road in Anna Nagar which has emerged as a hub for several restaurants and shops.

Anna Nagar was developed by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the early 1970s following the World Trade Fair in the area in 1968.

[3] The board developed residential plots, apartments, commercial complexes, wide roads, school zones, bus termini, and large parks.

1.2 million to commemorate the platinum jubilee celebrations of former chief minister C. N. Annadurai,[6] when Anna Nagar was still a developing area.

[8] The road from the arch leads to the roundtana (roundabout) which is a major landmark and for all practical purposes, the centre of Anna Nagar.

In 2012, the arch was proposed to be demolished to leave way for a flyover that was planned to connect Anna Nagar with Aminjikarai.

It is popular with morning walkers and joggers, and with families and young people in the evenings to play and relax.

Entry inside the tower has been stopped for the last few years due to safety concerns as there had been a few cases of suicide in the past.

There is also a group of regulars who practice silambattam - an ancient Tamil martial art form - here.

From atop the tower one can have a panoramic views, and the rapidly changing skyline of the city can be appreciated.