Tirusulam was known as "Tirusuram" and also known as "Sathurvethimangalam" it has its origin in the Tiruppurasundari Tirusoolanathar temple which is believed to have been constructed in the 11th century CE by Kulothunga I.

There is a story of a hiding place for precious metals and jewelry beneath the earth, where a secret path is said to exist.

[citation needed] The Tirusulam Hills have been witness to the shooting of many Tamil movies and TV soap operas.

Some of the movies that have been filmed here are Bhairavi, Oorkavalan, Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Shree, Gentleman, Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai and Sethu.

As it is near the Chennai International Airport, it is possible to find almost anything in the market, from vegetables to house hold articles, electrical and electronic gadgets, books, dresses, potted plants, flowers, tools, knives, etc.

The Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) that connects various south Indian cities to Chennai passes through this town.

Buses to Tambaram, Beach, T Nagar, High Court, Avadi and some other important landmarks in Chennai city are available at regular intervals from Tirusulam.