AVM Studios, one of the leading and most prestigious institutions in the Indian film industry, has now opened a grand convention hall named “AVM Convention Center” following the launch of the “AVM Heritage Museum.”
The convention center, equipped with extensive parking facilities, has been designed to host a wide variety of events. One of its unique highlights is the availability of separate kitchens exclusively for vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine.
In a press release issued by AVM, the company stated:
“Having produced 179 films, 55 television serials, and one web series, our company takes pride in creating films in six languages — Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, and Sinhala. We have achieved several pioneering milestones and introduced many innovations in the Indian film industry.
Our landmark achievements include Nandakumar (1938), which introduced the playback singing system for the first time; Harichandra (1944), the first dubbed film in Indian cinema; Sri Valli (1945), which introduced post lip synchronisation technology to match songs with actors’ lip movements; Naam Iruvar (1947), in which Shri A.V. Meiyappan acquired the rights to Mahakavi Bharathiyar’s songs from the rightful owners and used them in the film; and in 1949, AVM generously donated the rights of Bharathiyar’s songs owned by the company to the Government following its request.
Other significant milestones include Andha Naal (1954), a film produced without songs; Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke (1957), which won the Jawaharlal Nehru National Gold Medal for a children’s film; Mella Thiranthathu Kadhavu (1986), featuring music composed jointly by M.S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja; Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986), the first Tamil film with complete entertainment features to receive the President’s Gold Medal; Raja Chinna Roja (1989), India’s first film to combine live-action actors with animation; Sivaji (2007), which became a pioneer among large-scale, high-budget Indian films; and Sivaji 3D (2012), the first Indian film to use Dolby Atmos technology.
We also have the proud distinction of having six Chief Ministers associated with our films. The following personalities worked with our company through their respective films:
- Arignar C.N. Annadurai – Oru Iravu (1951)
- Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi – Parasakthi (1952)
- Dr. M.G. Ramachandran – Anbe Vaa (1966)
- Dr. N.T. Rama Rao – Five films (1954–1970)
- Dr. Selvi J. Jayalalithaa – Four films (1962–1970)
- Shri C. Joseph Vijay – Vettaikaaran (2009)
As a celebration of our rich cinematic history and legacy, we launched the “AVM Heritage Museum” in 2023.
The museum houses carefully preserved historical documents, equipment, heritage cars used in films, and rare machinery. It provides visitors with an opportunity to experience and appreciate the proud journey of Indian cinema.
As our next initiative, we have launched the “AVM Convention Center.” The venue has been designed with facilities to host various types of events, along with spacious parking facilities and a grand stage setup.
This prestigious venue is ideal for exhibitions, special events, corporate gatherings, film industry audio launches, engagement ceremonies, weddings, wedding receptions, and other special occasions.
A unique feature that sets this venue apart from other convention halls is the availability of separate kitchen facilities for vegetarian and non-vegetarian cooking, ensuring that people from all backgrounds can benefit from and enjoy the facilities.
