Laughing Budda Tattoos designs custom tattoos from scratch in Palavakkam on ECR, Chennai, with prices starting at ₹1,500. Bring an idea, a photo, a name or just a feeling. Our artists turn it into a one-of-a-kind design drawn for your body and your story.
Why clients choose us: Chennai’s first female-owned tattoo studio · Times of India Business Award 2021 · 4.9★ on Google reviews · derma-wrap closed-healing aftercare · single-use needles and strict hygiene.
How a custom tattoo works at our studio
- 1. Consultation (free): share your idea in person or on WhatsApp. We talk through placement, size, style and budget.
- 2. Design: your artist sketches an original design and refines it with you until it feels right.
- 3. Tattoo session: single-use needles, sterile setup, and an artist who works at your pace.
- 4. Aftercare: we use derma wrap, a closed-healing film that keeps the new tattoo protected from bacteria and pollution while it heals.
Styles we tattoo
Our artists cover a wide range of styles, so you can match the artist to your idea:
- Realism and portraits, including animal portraits
- Fine line, minimal and script
- Traditional, Japanese and Maori / Polynesian
- Geometric, dotwork and mandala
- Watercolour and colour work
- Trash polka, Greek and Indian mythology designs, including Shiva, trishul and Buddha pieces
Recent custom work
Meet the artists
Mallika Angela Chaudhuri, the founder, is known for crisp line work and large pieces in traditional, Japanese and Maori styles, along with dotwork, script and geometric designs. She has tattooed film stars and their families. Karthi specialises in portraits, realism and semi-realism, Maori, trash polka, geometric and Indian mythology work.
How much does a custom tattoo cost in Chennai?
Custom tattoos at our studio start at ₹1,500. We don’t charge per square inch. The final price depends on the size, how complex the design is, and the level of detail. Share a reference on WhatsApp and we’ll give you an estimate before you book. You can also read our guide to tattoo prices in Chennai.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom tattoo cost at Laughing Budda Tattoos?
Custom tattoos start at ₹1,500. The final price depends on size, complexity and detail. We do not charge per square inch.
Is the design consultation free?
Yes. You can discuss your idea with us in the studio or on WhatsApp at +91 93846 25256 before you book.
Can I bring my own design or a photo?
Yes. Bring a sketch, photo, name or reference and we will adapt it into an original design that suits your placement.
How long does a custom tattoo take?
Small pieces usually take one session. Large pieces such as sleeves or back pieces are split across several sessions. Your artist will give you a time estimate at the consultation.
How do I care for my tattoo after the session?
We apply derma wrap, a closed-healing film that protects the tattoo while it heals. Your artist will explain exactly when to remove it and how to wash and moisturise afterwards.
Visit the studio
Laughing Budda Tattoos
1/174, SH 49, VGP Layout, Palavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041
Open every day, 10 am – 9 pm
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 93846 25256 · +91 63821 12018
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