Namma Chennai, online
Chennai Chat is for people from across the city: Mylapore and T. Nagar, OMR's IT corridor, Anna Nagar, Tambaram and beyond. Talk in Tamil, English or Tanglish. Students, IT staff, auto drivers on a break and retirees all have a place.
Newcomers learn fast here: which beach to visit, where to eat, and why the city stops for a big film release.
Very Chennai topics
CSK and cricket at Chepauk, the December music season, cyclone and monsoon updates, the Marina and Besant Nagar beaches, biryani rivalries and the city's endless love for filter coffee.
More rooms
For Tamil speakers worldwide, visit Tamil Chat. For the rest of the South, try Bangalore Chat or Hyderabad Chat.
How to join Chennai Chat
Pick a nickname
Type any name in the chat window. No email, phone number or password.
Say hello
You land in the room straight away. Say hi and mention where you are from.
Go private or go full screen
Tap a name to chat one-to-one, or open the full-screen chat for an app-like view.
Use the chat window at the top of this page. On a phone, open the full-screen chat for the most room to type.
Chennai Chat is part of the free chat rooms at Cafe Chat. Every room runs on the same ChatLife IRC network, so you can hop between them with /join or browse the full list of chat rooms.
Chennai Chat FAQ
Can I chat in Tamil in Chennai Chat?
Yes, Tamil, English and Tanglish are all used.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no registration.
Is it busy at night?
Evenings are busiest, with a late-night crowd after 11 p.m.