Apartments in Sholinganallur, Chennai: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Key takeaways

Sholinganallur sits on OMR, a junction area where roads link OMR with the East Coast Road (ECR) and routes towards Tambaram.
Brigade Altius is a 6.5-acre project of three 43-storey towers with 662 homes: 3 BHK, 4 BHK and duplex residences of about 1,726 to 5,054 sq ft.
Brigade's published starting price for a 3 BHK is ₹2.39 Cr*, excluding government charges, other charges and taxes. Always ask for the all-in cost.
Altius is under construction and Brigade does not state a possession date, so ask for the RERA timeline before you commit.

Why buyers look at Sholinganallur

Sholinganallur is on OMR, the corridor that runs south from Chennai's city limits and is home to a long line of IT parks, offices, malls and schools. It is also a junction area: roads here connect OMR with the East Coast Road (ECR) and with routes towards Tambaram, which is part of why the area is busy at peak hours and part of why buyers like being close to it.

For apartments in Sholinganallur, three things usually drive the decision: a short, predictable commute to work on OMR, access to shopping, schools and hospitals, and a gated community with enough amenities that weekends do not mean a long drive. Brigade lists these landmarks around Altius: Brigade World Trade Center, SIPCOT IT Park and RMZ Millenia Business Park for work; Vivira Mall and Marina Mall for shopping and leisure, plus ECR Beach; and Apollo Speciality Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital for healthcare. Brigade does not publish distances for the project, so test the real journey yourself on a weekday morning.

Tower facade at Brigade Altius in Sholinganallur, Chennai — The facade of Brigade Altius. Artist's impression, Brigade Group.

Apartments in Sholinganallur at a glance: Brigade Altius

Among premium luxury apartments in Sholinganallur, Brigade Altius is the project we help buyers with at TSS Global. It is built by Brigade Group, which has been developing homes, offices, retail spaces and hotels in India since 1986 and is listed on the NSE and BSE. These are the facts as Brigade publishes them:

Brigade Altius at a glance (as published by Brigade Group, checked 14 October 2026)
Location	Sholinganallur, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Chennai
Site	6.5 acres
Towers	3 towers of 43 storeys each, joined by a skybridge
Homes	662
Home types	3 BHK, 4 BHK and duplex residences
Size (super built-up)	About 1,726 to 5,054 sq ft across the project
Starting price*	3 BHK from ₹2.39 Cr; 4 BHK from ₹3.60 Cr; duplex on request
Clubhouse	About 50,000 sq ft, at podium level
Status	Ongoing (under construction); Brigade does not state a possession date on its page
TN RERA number	TN/29/Building/0020/2025

*Prices exclude government charges, other charges and taxes, are subject to change and are not an offer. Duplex pricing: ask for the current figure.

Read the full breakdown in our Brigade Altius guide to price, sizes and amenities, or open the project details to see photographs, videos and the amenity list.

How to compare flats in Sholinganallur: a seven-point checklist

Two projects can look alike in a brochure and feel very different to live in. Compare flats in Sholinganallur on the same seven points every time:

Size, measured the same way. Brigade quotes super built-up area. Ask every builder for the carpet area as well, so you compare like with like.
Price after charges. A headline starting price usually excludes government charges, other charges and taxes. Ask for a written cost sheet with every line.
Builder track record. Look at what the developer has already delivered, not just what it is launching. Brigade lists delivered projects in Chennai and other cities.
RERA registration. Match the registration number in the brochure to the one on the Tamil Nadu RERA portal. Our TN RERA checking guide shows how.
Possession timeline. For an under-construction project, ask for the RERA completion date and the construction stage, in writing.
Amenities you will use. A 50,000 sq ft clubhouse only matters if the gym, courts and rooms suit your household. Visit the model apartment and the clubhouse plan.
The commute. Drive from the site to your office at the hour you will travel. Our guide to flats on OMR near IT parks has a simple commute test.

What does a home in Sholinganallur cost?

Prices vary widely by builder, tower height and size, so avoid comparing a single number. Brigade's published starting prices for Brigade Altius are ₹2.39 Cr* for a 3 BHK and ₹3.60 Cr* for a 4 BHK, with duplex pricing available on request. The asterisk matters: the figure excludes government charges, other charges and taxes, and is subject to change. Our guide to 3 BHK flats in Sholinganallur walks through how to turn a starting price into a real budget, including an illustrative EMI table.

If your family needs more space, duplex apartments in Chennai are worth a look. Altius lists duplex residences in the same towers.

Getting around: OMR, ECR and the metro plan

Most daily travel from Sholinganallur is along OMR, with the ECR link opening routes towards the coast and the south. Chennai Metro Rail's Phase 2 plans include an elevated line along OMR, with Sholinganallur planned as an interchange station. Reported opening dates for that stretch differ between sources, so treat any date as an estimate and check Chennai Metro Rail Limited's current announcements before you rely on it for your decision. Buy for the commute you can make today; treat the metro as a possible bonus.

Before you book a site visit

Carry your shortlist and ask each sales team for the carpet area and the full cost sheet.
Ask to see the RERA certificate and note the number.
Visit at a weekday peak hour, then again at a weekend, to judge traffic and noise.
Ask what is already built, what is under construction and what the next milestone is.
Ask how maintenance charges are set and what they cover.

Talk to a TSS Global advisor about Brigade Altius

Tell us which home type you are considering. We will call you back, share current pricing from Brigade and help you plan a site visit.

Frequently asked questions

Which is a good apartment project in Sholinganallur?

Brigade Altius is one option on OMR in Sholinganallur: three 43-storey towers on 6.5 acres with 662 homes, 3 BHK, 4 BHK and duplex residences, and a podium-level clubhouse of about 50,000 sq ft. Compare it with other projects on size, price after charges, RERA registration and possession timeline.

How much does a 3 BHK apartment in Sholinganallur cost?

At Brigade Altius, Brigade Group publishes a starting price of ₹2.39 Cr* for a 3 BHK. The figure excludes government charges, other charges and taxes and may change, so ask for a written cost sheet. Prices at other projects differ.

Is Brigade Altius RERA registered?

Brigade Group lists the TN RERA number TN/29/Building/0020/2025 for Brigade Altius. You should confirm it yourself on the Tamil Nadu RERA portal at rera.tn.gov.in before you pay any booking amount.

Is Sholinganallur a good place to live if I work on OMR?

Many buyers choose Sholinganallur because OMR's IT parks and offices are nearby. Brigade lists SIPCOT IT Park, RMZ Millenia Business Park and Brigade World Trade Center among the landmarks near Altius but does not publish distances, so test the commute at your own travel hour.

When will Brigade Altius be ready?

Brigade lists the project as ongoing and does not state a possession date on its page. Ask TSS Global or the sales team for the RERA completion date and the current construction stage in writing.

About this guide

Written by the TSS Global editorial team. TSS Global helps buyers enquire about Brigade Group's residential projects; Brigade Group is the developer. Project details are taken from Brigade Group's website and were last checked on 14 October 2026. Prices are Brigade's published starting prices, exclude government charges, other charges and taxes, are subject to change and are not an offer. Images are artist's impressions. This article is general information, not financial, legal or investment advice, and this is not Brigade Group's official website.