Choolaimedu is a large residential and commercial locality in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. It borders Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, , Aminjikarai, and Nungambakkam. Previously a part of Puliyur village, Kodambakkam, Choolaimedu has now become a hub for commercial interests and connects two of the busiest routes in Chennai, namely Arcot Road and Nelson Manickam Road. The sprawling and busy Chitra Avenue residential and commercial complexes near Nungambakkam railway station, was once a silent staff quarters of the Loyola College. Notable companies like HDFC and HCL have their BPO centres here.