Chennai is embracing 'kidult' culture as adults collect toys and puzzles to relive childhood joys and connect with communities. A 24-year-old local, Sidhant Nichani, has started the city's first diecast club for miniature toy cars.
Chennai has joined the niche 'kidult' culture, where adults collect toys and puzzles to recapture childhood pleasures and foster community ties. A report published on March 21, 2026, highlights 24-year-old Sidhant Nichani, who launched the city's inaugural diecast club focused on miniature toy cars. He noted that items like Lego, Hot Wheels, and blind box toys are gaining traction among adults, emphasizing it is 'no child’s play.' In a similar vein, Fazila, founder of Journal Owl in Chennai, spent 15 hours assembling a 3D wooden puzzle of a Sakura tram model entirely on her own. This trend underscores growing adult interest in such hobbies in the city.