Moving to Chennai for College Without Knowing Tamil – How Hard Is It?

I’m planning to move to Chennai for college, but I don’t know Tamil at all. How difficult is it to manage daily life with just English? Will it be a struggle to communicate with locals, especially for things like renting a place, using public transport, or just getting around?

Also, how welcoming is the city for non-Tamil speakers? Will I be able to pick up basic Tamil over time, or is it something I should start learning before moving? Any tips or experiences from others who moved to Chennai without knowing Tamil would be really helpful.