Kotturpuram is famous for being the home for legendary caatic musicians like (Late) Shri MS Subbulakshmi and {Late} Shri D.K. Pattammal. Famous personalities from the field of Politics, Sports, Entertainment etc have moved to this posh locality because of its class and culture. Places of worship like the Perumal temple and Ponniamman temple are known to be the iconic landmarks in this area for several centuries now. Aliyah built its Gardenia, luxurious 2 & 3 BHK apartments between Adyar Boat Club and Gandhi Nagar. The apartments are designed to depict the lifestyle adoed by the owners.