PRARTHANA BEACH DRIVE-IN THEATRE COMPLEX

India's first Beach Drive-in Theatre, Prarthana, was founded by Dr. N. Devanathan, Ph.D., (former advisor to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and former member of the Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam Board (TTD).

Prarthana (which means 'prayer') was conceived by Dr. Devanathan to offer entertainment for the whole family, in a different atmosphere. With a theatre, a restaurant and a children's park all in one place, Prarthana does just that. Prarthana has two galleries, with a combined seating capacity of 614. There are 307 seats in each gallery.

One of the major highlights is the giant screen (100 feet by 60 feet), covering about two and a half grounds, specially curved to provide for better clarity and viewing. Only cars are allowed on the ramp. The ramp can hold 160 cars and is constructed in such way that a person sitting in the back seat can also view the movie comfortably.

Films (English, Tamil or Hindi) to be screened at Prarthana are chosen carefully. Only films, which can be enjoyed by the whole family, are screened. Prarthana Beach Drive-in theatre complex also houses a mini air-conditioned theatre 'Aradhana' which has 305 seats.

There are five reservation counters spread across the city. There is also the facility for booking tickets online. The Drive-in restaurant is open from 05-00 pm to 11-30 pm. and arranges for High Tea or Dinner, for small and big groups.

The Theatre, situated on 20 acres, has as its patrons, Chennai's top industrialists and celebrities.

Prarthana Drive-in Theatre: 2 shows daily. 7.00 pm and 10.00 pm.

Gallery :Rs.15/- Ramp (Car): Rs 30/- Car Parking Charge: Rs 10/- (per car)

Aradhana: 4 shows daily. First Class Rs. 12/- Second Class: Rs 8/-

Address:Prarthana Beach Drive-in Theatre Complex, East Coast Road, Injambakkam,
Chennai - 600 041,
Phone: 449 1402 / 692

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