Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Arunachalam transforms barren land into thriving township
Dr. R. Arunachalam started as a daily wage worker and became a visionary builder.
He turned a barren, rocky hill in Bengaluru into a thriving township called Rajarajeshwari Nagar.
He built roads, schools, parks, and more, making it a great place to live.
He also solved problems with landowners and got government approvals.
Today, the land is worth a lot of money, and many families have good homes there.
His hard work and big dreams changed the area for the better.
Dr. R. Arunachalam transformed barren land in Bengaluru into the thriving township of Rajarajeshwari Nagar.
He started as a daily wage worker in 1971 and rose to become a visionary builder.
Inspired by the film 'Bangarada Manushya', he developed the land with roads, schools, and other amenities.
He resolved land acquisition issues by negotiating with landowners and obtaining government support.
The township now includes 5,555 sites and has significantly increased in value.
- Who
- Dr. R. Arunachalam
- What
- Transformed barren land into Rajarajeshwari Nagar township
- When
- Started in 1988
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Inspired by the film 'Bangarada Manushya' and a vision to create prosperity from barren land
- Name
- Dr. R. Arunachalam
- Career Start
- 1971, Ideal Jawa
- Key Project
- Rajarajeshwari Nagar
- Project Start
- 1988
- Initial Land Cost
- Rs. 12 per square foot
- Current Land Value
- Crores per square foot
- Total Sites Developed
- 5,555