Apart from the fact that the Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan Kendra began in the year 1982 with a small transmission unit at Tagore Theater, this renowned, multi-functional theater has been at the center of the city's major cultural activities for several years. It is situated next to the Sri Mulam Club in Vazhuthacaud and is host to major drama, dance and Kathakali performances as well as cinema screenings and festivals, attracting people from across the country. One of the longest running cultural festival called Soorya Festival was hosted at the theater with the screening of Mohanlal-starer 'Bhramaram'.
Trivandrum International Stadium, also known as Greenfield Stadium, is built with international norms and standards in line with regulations by FIFA and the International Cricket Council. Not only does the stadium have facilities for 55,000 spectators to enjoy a game of national and international cricket or football, but it also comes with an olympic size swimming pool, basketball, badminton and lawn tennis courts. The stadium can also be a site for social, cultural and corporate events with its convention and trade exhibition center. The stadium is also home to numerous retail outlets, restaurant and ample parking facilities for the convenience of guests and visitors.
AriesPlex SL Cinemas located in the Thampanoor area, just a short walk from the Thiruvananthapuram Central station, is a multiplex cinema with six screens. This cinema hall has been operating for over 35 years and was recently revamped, with an all new modern look and plush armchair seating. With a capacity of 70 seats, to 1300 in the largest theater, this is a great place to catch all the latest of films on the big screen.
Built to honor the first Inspector General of Police, Kerala, Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium is popularly known as the Police Stadium. The spacious venue is well-facilitated and is known for hosting local, national and international sporting events. Operating since 1956, Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium has been renovated and facilitated with flood lights, making it an ideal location for sporting events even during evenings. Mainly a 25000-seater football stadium, this spacious venue is also used for hosting several exhibitions, cultural events and festivals, making it a versatile event location.
Established in 1987, the Jimmy George Stadium is named after Jimmy George, the first Indian volleyball player to become a professional, and considered to be one of the greatest volleyball players of all time. This spacious indoor arena can accommodate up to 2000 spectators and is equipped for being a practice venue for badminton (shuttle) and volleyball players. In addition to these, the stadium also offers facilities for playing table tennis, basketball and handball, and training in gymnastics and taekwondo.
The University Stadium, which is located exactly opposite the Palayam Hanuman temple is one of the major multi-use stadium in the city. The pavilion of the stadium is named after the founder of Kerala State Sports Council. The stadium is popular venue for hosting domestic cricket, international One Day Cricket matches and state-level football matches and is well-equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for players. With a comfortable seating arrangement in a concrete-inclined seating, this place is perfect to catch up on local football or state level track and field events.
Trivandrum International Stadium, also known as Greenfield Stadium, is built with international norms and standards in line with regulations by FIFA and the International Cricket Council. Not only does the stadium have facilities for 55,000 spectators to enjoy a game of national and international cricket or football, but it also comes with an olympic size swimming pool, basketball, badminton and lawn tennis courts. The stadium can also be a site for social, cultural and corporate events with its convention and trade exhibition center. The stadium is also home to numerous retail outlets, restaurant and ample parking facilities for the convenience of guests and visitors.
AriesPlex SL Cinemas located in the Thampanoor area, just a short walk from the Thiruvananthapuram Central station, is a multiplex cinema with six screens. This cinema hall has been operating for over 35 years and was recently revamped, with an all new modern look and plush armchair seating. With a capacity of 70 seats, to 1300 in the largest theater, this is a great place to catch all the latest of films on the big screen.
Established in 1987, the Jimmy George Stadium is named after Jimmy George, the first Indian volleyball player to become a professional, and considered to be one of the greatest volleyball players of all time. This spacious indoor arena can accommodate up to 2000 spectators and is equipped for being a practice venue for badminton (shuttle) and volleyball players. In addition to these, the stadium also offers facilities for playing table tennis, basketball and handball, and training in gymnastics and taekwondo.
A part of the prestigious Trivandrum Club, P. Subramanium Hall is a grand auditorium which hosts a number of events throughout the year. This hall is the only facility open for the use of non-members and is often rented out for cultural events, wedding and private celebrations. The club's Onam festival and New Year celebrations are also held inside the auditorium.
Built to honor the first Inspector General of Police, Kerala, Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium is popularly known as the Police Stadium. The spacious venue is well-facilitated and is known for hosting local, national and international sporting events. Operating since 1956, Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium has been renovated and facilitated with flood lights, making it an ideal location for sporting events even during evenings. Mainly a 25000-seater football stadium, this spacious venue is also used for hosting several exhibitions, cultural events and festivals, making it a versatile event location.
The University Stadium, which is located exactly opposite the Palayam Hanuman temple is one of the major multi-use stadium in the city. The pavilion of the stadium is named after the founder of Kerala State Sports Council. The stadium is popular venue for hosting domestic cricket, international One Day Cricket matches and state-level football matches and is well-equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for players. With a comfortable seating arrangement in a concrete-inclined seating, this place is perfect to catch up on local football or state level track and field events.