Internet addiction among elderly population is common. There is limited high-quality research that pertains to this from India. There is a lack of data on the prevalence of Internet addiction among the elderly population from India. Hence we embark on this cross-sectional study to find the prevalence of Internet addiction among individuals aged 60 and above. To estimate the prevalence of internet addiction in the elderly. A cross-sectional study sample comprising elderly individuals in southern Tamil Nadu was conducted after obtaining Institutional Ethics Committee approval. They were assessed with constructed semi-structured proforma and the Young Internet Addiction test. Of the 300 elderly who participated in the study,72.3% were male and 27.7% were males. Of the total 78.3% had no addiction, 13% had mild internet addiction,7% had moderate internet addiction and 1.7% had severe addiction. This study addresses a significant research gap by focusing on the elderly population in India. The study's findings can guide future research on Internet addiction among the elderly