Centenary Celebrations

The year 1997 was a landmark year when the club had year - long Celebrations on the occasion of its Centenary. The Celebrations were launched by one of the most prominent Malayalees of the day, Mr. TN Seshan, then the election Commissioner of India. The series of events that followed, each featured prominent personages from different walks of life and to bring an awareness about wast cultural heritage to the younger generation of Chennai.

The Malayalee Club, Chennai, founded in 1897 by some of the prominent Malayalees of Chennai under the patronage of the Royal Houses of Travancore, Kochi & Kozhikode, is the oldest socio-cultural institution of its kind in India. This institution is not merely a Club, but a true symbol of rich traditions and heritage of Keralites. During its eventful history of completing 125 years in 2022, the Club has had the privilege of playing host to many Malayalees who had gone on to become legends in their lifetime. They consisted of ICS/IAS/IPS officers, administrators, academicians, scholars, film personalities, writers, statesmen and ministers at the Centre and in States. The tradition continues……

The Journey