About the location (from Wiki):
Gandhi Statue is a four-meter statue of Mahatma Gandhi surrounded by eight granite pillars, which were supposedly brought from Gingee, a fort some 70 km from Puducherry. Located across the street from the Gandhi statue is the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru. It is also flanked by four pillars from Gingee. The space in front plays host to various cultural, musical and commercial activities through the year.

Movies shot at this location:
IppavE IppavE song from Raman Thediya Seethai
Teri Ankho Mein song from Rakhwala