NRI moving to Chennai soon. Need help finding apartment and way of life in Chennai :)

Hi, I’m an NRI residing in Japan, and will be moving to Chennai in the next few months for work. I’ve been to Chennai a couple of times before, but this time I’ll be living there, so need help finding accommodation, etc.

My office is on the OMR road, and I’d like to live closer to the workplace. (Less commute time)

What are some good areas I can consider to live? Some of the expats in my office lives in Hiranandani buildings, and looking online it looks pretty good. Is it the best apartment complex in that area? Are there any other good ones i should consider?

I would like to consider both furnished/semi-furnished and unfurnished. Budget wise, I’m thinking of something around INR 30-40k/month for a 2BHK or 3BHK. If anyone can recommend a good property dealer that can help me find a place, that’d be great as well.

Also, regarding the security deposit, what’s the usual amount? Some of the apartments I checked online were asking for 6-months rent as deposit. Is that the norm?

Moreover, if there’s anything else i should consider before moving to Chennai, please let me know. Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers!