Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 1 | City’s changing skyline, coastline and memories

Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, a week-long series by The Hindu, explores the many stories that have shaped Chennai and its identity as Madras. The first episode looks at the city’s transformation from a largely flat landscape to a skyline of skyscrapers, the evolution of its coastline through ports, urbanisation and erosion, and the cultural memory of Safire Theatre. The series revisits the city’s changing landscapes, iconic places and enduring memories

Updated - August 26, 2026 06:11 pm IST

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Published - August 26, 2026 12:19 pm IST

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