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Following are the top newspapers in Chennai for Matrimonial Ads. View rates, combo packages and special discounted offers for each publication.
Find the right newspaper for your community. Chennai has matrimonial ad options across 5+ languages including Tamil, English, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi.
| Newspaper | Matrimonial Day |
|---|---|
| Daily Thanthi | Wednesday⚠️ Thanthi Manapandhal - publishes on Wednesday only |
| Dinakaran | Wednesday⚠️ Dinakaran Manapandhal - publishes on Wednesday only |
| Dinamalar | SundayDinamalar Matrimonial supplement |
| The Hindu Tamil | SundayHindu Tamil Matrimonial |
Selecting the correct sub-heading is one of the most important decisions when booking a matrimonial ad in a Chennai newspaper. Most newspapers organise their matrimonial classifieds under specific sub-headings so readers can quickly find matches relevant to their community. Placing your ad under the wrong sub-heading means it reaches the wrong audience - resulting in fewer and lower-quality responses.
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The most popular and affordable option for matrimonial ads. A simple text-based advertisement published in the dedicated matrimonial classifieds section of the newspaper.
A visually enhanced advertisement that stands out from regular text ads. Include photos, custom fonts, your logo, and colour to make your ad more eye-catching and impactful.
Classified Display ads are designed advertisements charged per sq. cm. Below are the current rates and packages available for matrimonial classified display advertisements in Chennai newspapers.
| # | Package / Edition | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hindu - All Editions | Classified Display in The Hindu matrimonial section - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, AP, Karnataka & Delhi editions | ₹760 / Sq.Cm |
| 2 | Times of India - Chennai | TOI Matrimonial Display Ad - Chennai Edition (Subha Mugurtham / Times Soulmate) | ₹880 / Sq.Cm |
| 3 | Daily Thanthi - Chennai | Matrimonial Classified Display Ad in Thanthi Manapandhal section - Wednesday edition | ₹490 / Sq.Cm |
| 4 | Dinamalar - Chennai | Dinamalar Matrimonial Display Ad - Chennai & Tamil Nadu editions | ₹420 / Sq.Cm |
| 5 | Malayala Manorama - All India | Matrimonial Classified Display Ad - All India editions incl. Chennai | ₹2,400 / Sq.Cm |
* Rates are indicative. Actual rates are displayed during booking. Call us for latest display ad rates and custom designs.
| Newspaper | Ad Type | Ad Rate (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Times of India | Classified Ad | ₹ 745 for 4 Lines |
| Daily Thanthi | Classified Ad | ₹ 1,125 for 3 Lines |
| Dinakaran | Classified Ad | ₹ 750 for 4 Lines |
| Dinamalar | Classified Ad | ₹ 700 for 4 Lines |
| Malayala Manorama | Classified Ad | ₹ 1,145 for 10 Words |
| Mathrubhumi | Classified Ad | ₹ 1,200 for 10 Words |
| Rajasthan Patrika | Classified Ad | ₹ 300 for 20 Words |
| Sakshi | Classified Ad | ₹ 1,800 for 4 Lines |
| The Hindu Tamil | Classified Ad | ₹ 600 for 3 Lines |
Whether you want to place a matrimony ad in newspaper, a newspaper marriage advertisement, or a wedding advertisement in newspaper - our simple 4-step process makes booking your Chennai matrimonial advertisement quick and easy. Learn how to give matrimonial ad in newspaper without visiting any office.
Choose a newspaper from the list of 10+ Chennai publications for your Matrimonial ad.
Pick Sunday for English papers or Wednesday for Tamil dailies like Daily Thanthi and Dinakaran. Multi-insertion packages also available.
Compose your Wanted Bride or Wanted Groom ad using our online editor in Tamil or English. Refer to ad samples for help.
Pay online via UPI, card, net banking or offline via cheque/NEFT. Instant confirmation by email.
Each newspaper has a booking cutoff time. Plan ahead to secure your preferred publication date for your matrimonial ad in Chennai newspapers.
Book by Friday 2 PM for Sunday The Hindu Matrimonials section (All Editions).
Book by Friday 2 PM for Sunday Times Soulmate / Subha Mugurtham edition.
Publishes on Wednesday. Book by Monday 11 AM for Thanthi Manapandhal section.
Publishes on Wednesday. Book by Monday 11 AM for Dinakaran Manapandhal section.
Book by Friday 2 PM for Sunday Dinamalar Matrimonial section.
Book by Friday 2 PM for Sunday Hindu Tamil Matrimonial section.
Book by Friday 11 AM for Sunday Malayalam matrimonial section.
Generally 2 days before publication by 2 PM. Contact us for exact deadlines.
Use these well-drafted matrimonial ad examples as reference when composing your own matrimonial advertisement in newspaper. Includes bride wanted advertisement in newspaper and Wanted Groom formats used by Chennai families across Tamil, English and Hindi newspapers.
As a leading newspaper advertising agency in Chennai, we've been helping people across Chennai and Tamil Nadu publish Matrimonial ads since 2013. We are official partners for more than 100 newspapers across India, including all major Chennai publications like The Hindu, Daily Thanthi, Dinakaran, Dinamalar, Times of India, The Hindu Tamil and more.
Our exclusive focus on Newpspaer Matrimonial Ads has given us deep expertise in understanding which publications give the best results for different communities and budgets in Chennai - whether you seek a match within the Brahmin, Mudaliar, Chettiar, Nadar, Vellalar, Christian, or North Indian community settled in Chennai.
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Unlike most cities, Chennai's biggest Tamil dailies - Daily Thanthi and Dinakaran - publish their Manapandhal matrimonial supplement on Wednesday, not Sunday. English papers like The Hindu and Times of India publish on Sunday. Choose your day based on which community you are targeting through your matrimonial ad in newspaper.
Match your newspaper to your community: Daily Thanthi and Dinakaran for mass Tamil readership, The Hindu for educated professionals and Brahmin families, Dinamalar for mid-segment Tamil families, Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi for Malayali communities in Chennai. The right choice for your matrimonial classifieds always gets better quality responses.
Opt for The Hindu 4-consecutive-Sundays package or TOI's "Pay for 2, Get 2 Free" offer. Publishing across multiple weeks dramatically increases your visibility for your marriage advertisement in newspaper. The Hindu's 4-ad package at ₹2,600 is one of the best value deals in Chennai.
Mention age, height, educational qualification, profession, income (optional), caste/community, star (Nakshatram) if relevant, city of residence in Chennai, family background and contact details. A complete matrimonial ad gets more relevant responses. Use our sample ads section as reference for the format preferred in Chennai newspapers.
If budget allows, a Classified Display Ad with a photo stands out dramatically in the matrimonial classifieds section. It generates 2-3x more responses than a plain text ad. Ideal in The Hindu and Daily Thanthi where display ads with photographs are very popular among Chennai families.
For Sunday papers (The Hindu, TOI, Dinamalar) book by Friday 2 PM. For Wednesday Tamil papers (Daily Thanthi, Dinakaran) book by Monday 11 AM. Last-minute bookings often don't get accepted, especially during peak matrimonial seasons (November-February and April-May in Tamil Nadu).
Multi-paper packages covering Tamil Nadu + South India dramatically expand your reach. The Subha Mugurtham (TOI - Tamil Nadu + Kerala), Manamalai (TOI All South India) and The Hindu English + Tamil combo packages are highly popular among Chennai families for covering multiple communities simultaneously.
For many traditional Tamil families, including astrological details like Rasi, Nakshatram (star), and Lagnam significantly increases response rates from families who follow horoscope matching. Mentioning "Jathagam available on request" or "Star: Rohini" filters serious inquiries and signals your family's cultural values.
Chennai is one of India's most culturally rich and deeply traditional newspaper markets. As the capital of Tamil Nadu and the gateway to South India, it hosts the headquarters and key editions of the country's most respected newspapers - The Hindu, Daily Thanthi, and Dinakaran - all of which have enormous credibility and influence across Tamil Nadu and beyond.
Chennai's newspaper market is strongly rooted in Tamil-language publishing. Daily Thanthi and Dinakaran dominate the Tamil readership with their iconic Wednesday Manapandhal matrimonial sections that families across Tamil Nadu read every week. Dinamalar serves a strong mid-segment audience. The Hindu commands the English-educated professional class across South India.
For matrimonial advertising, Chennai's print landscape offers a unique combination of Tamil and English reach. Whether you are placing a matrimonial advertisement in Chennai newspaper, a marriage advertisement in newspaper for a specific community, a bride wanted advertisement in newspaper or a groom wanted advertisement in newspaper - Chennai newspapers offer trusted, community-specific reach unmatched by any online portal.
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