DRA Astra is an under-construction DRA Homes project in Moolakadai, Madhavaram, North Chennai, with 2 and 3 BHK homes of 1,094 to 1,680 sq ft priced at ₹93 lakh to ₹1.42 crore in our listing. It is registered with Tamil Nadu RERA as TN/29/Building/0018/2025, and DRA describes 132 homes on 1.22 acres.

Updated 11 October 2026. Below: the configurations, the location and its metro context, who the project suits, and the questions worth taking to a site visit. Prices are indicative and change with the developer's price sheet.

DRA Astra at a glance

  • Developer: DRA Homes. Company guide: DRA Homes in Chennai: Who They Are, Current Projects and Which One Suits You (2026)
  • Location: Moolakadai, Madhavaram. DRA describes the site as on Madhavaram High Road.
  • Status: under construction.
  • Homes: 2 and 3 BHK. DRA lists 2 BHK with two toilets, 3 BHK with two toilets and 3 BHK with three toilets.
  • Sizes: 1,094 to 1,680 sq ft in our listing; DRA's page quotes super built-up areas of 1,066 to 1,695 sq ft across the full range.
  • Price: ₹93 lakh to ₹1.42 crore (Property Point listing data, indicative).
  • Scale: 132 homes on 1.22 acres, stilt plus upper stilt plus 12 floors, per DRA.
  • RERA: TN/29/Building/0018/2025.
  • Possession: not shown in our listing. Housiey's listing gives a target of December 2027 and a RERA completion date of December 2028; confirm both with the developer.
  • Sustainability: DRA names the Institute for Climate and Environment (ICE) as its sustainability partner on the project page.
  • Listing: Dra Astra Madhavaram Moolakadai

How is DRA Astra priced against Madhavaram?

At ₹93 lakh, the 2 BHK sits under the ₹1 crore mark, and the 3 BHKs run to ₹1.42 crore. Housiey's listing breaks this down as ₹93 lakh for the 2 BHK and ₹1.15 crore to ₹1.42 crore for the 3 BHKs, quoted as all-inclusive; ask DRA for its own cost sheet to confirm what is included.

For context, Magicbricks' Q3 2026 data (updated October 2026) puts Madhavaram's multistorey apartment average at ₹8,432 per sq ft, within ₹6,784 to ₹10,079. Dividing the listing's entry price by its smallest size gives roughly ₹8,500 per sq ft, in line with the locality's current range. Our listing does not carry a per-sq-ft rate, so treat that as an approximate reading rather than a quoted rate.

Other Madhavaram launches we list include Prestige Palm Court, Casagrand Aquagrove, Radiance Solitaire and Urbanrise The Lakes Edge. DRA Astra is the most compact of these, with 132 homes on a single site, which some families prefer for a quieter, more neighbourly building. Locality guide: Madhavaram, Chennai: Buyer's Guide 2026 — Prices, Rents, Metro Phase 2, Projects and Risks and a neighbouring review: Prestige Palm Court, Madhavaram: Review 2026 — Price, Pros, Cons and Who It Suits

Where is DRA Astra and what is nearby?

Madhavaram is a neighbourhood in northern Chennai between Perambur and Kodungaiyur, and a taluk in Chennai district since 2018. ANAROCK's October 2024 micro-market report describes it as a growing residential market with access to Chennai Central, Kolathur, Perambur and Anna Nagar via the 200 Feet Ring Road, GNT Road and Madhavaram–Red Hills Road, and notes the 8.18-hectare Madhavaram Botanical Garden.

Housiey's listing places DRA Astra about 2 km from DMart and about 3.7 km from both Perambur station and Spectrum Mall. ANAROCK's report names schools in the wider area, including Velammal New Gen School, Olive Tree International School and St. Joseph's Academy, and hospitals including St Anthony's Hospital and Meridian Hospital.

What does Chennai Metro Phase 2 mean for DRA Astra?

Madhavaram is where two Phase 2 corridors begin: Corridor 3 (Purple Line, Madhavaram to SIPCOT along OMR) and Corridor 5 (Red Line, Madhavaram to Sholinganallur). Wikipedia's Purple Line table lists Madhavaram Milk Colony, Madhavaram High Road and Moolakadai as underground stations, so the project's own neighbourhood, and the road DRA names, both carry planned station names.

Wikipedia tabulates these Madhavaram-end stations for December 2028; that is a reference date rather than an official CMRL commitment. Once Corridor 3 runs, it would link Moolakadai through the city to the OMR IT corridor, a meaningful advantage for a North Chennai home. The line in detail: Chennai Metro Purple Line (Corridor 3): Madhavaram to SIPCOT, the 20 OMR Stations and Opening Timeline (2026) and the Red Line: Chennai Metro Red Line (Corridor 5): Madhavaram to Sholinganallur Stations, Trial Runs and Opening Timeline (2026)

The sensible way to use the metro is as a long-term bonus on a home that already works for your family today.

Who does DRA Astra suit?

  • First-time buyers and young families who want a new 2 BHK in North Chennai under ₹1 crore.
  • Families upgrading to a 3 BHK with three toilets, still within ₹1.5 crore.
  • Buyers who work in North Chennai, Perambur, Anna Nagar or along the Red Hills corridor.
  • Long-horizon buyers who value being near two future metro lines.
  • Buyers who prefer a single-building community of 132 homes over a large township.
  • More options under ₹1 crore near the metro: Homes Under ₹1 Crore Near Chennai Metro Phase 2: 35 Projects by Corridor (2026)

What should you ask on a DRA Astra site visit?

  • What is the RERA carpet area of the unit I am considering, and what is the super built-up area? Housiey shows a carpet area of 677 sq ft for the 2 BHK; confirm the figure in the agreement.
  • What is the registered completion date on TNRERA, and what is the current construction stage? Ask to see the latest construction update.
  • What does the all-inclusive price cover: car park, maintenance deposit, clubhouse, GST and registration? Stamp duty: Chennai stamp duty calculator
  • Which floors and facings are left, and is there a floor-rise or preferential location charge?
  • Which amenities are planned, and where in the building? Housiey lists a gym, multipurpose hall, yoga deck and children's play area.
  • Can I visit a completed DRA project? DRA's completed list includes DRA Urbania in Avadi, handed over in June 2025, which is a reasonable drive for a North Chennai buyer.
  • How far is the site from the planned Moolakadai and Madhavaram High Road stations?
  • Which banks have approved the project for home loans?

Our view

DRA Astra brings a well-known Chennai developer's 2 and 3 BHK homes to Madhavaram at a price that starts under ₹1 crore, in a neighbourhood with two planned metro corridors. It has a RERA registration you can check today, a compact 132-home scale and a developer with a published list of completed Chennai projects. Confirm the carpet area, cost sheet and registered completion date, then judge it as the home you would live in.