Chennai, Feb 7 (NationPress) Actor and politician Vijay is showing a keen interest in running for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Chennai. This comes as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has experienced an overwhelming influx of aspiring candidates eager to apply for nominations.

Numerous party members have been seen queuing up to obtain nomination forms, with Vijay reportedly considering options between the Velachery and Virugambakkam constituencies in the city.

Previously, he also contemplated Vikravandi in Villupuram district, Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam, and Vedasandur in Karur.

Sources within the party suggest that the initial shortlist was influenced by a preference for constituencies whose names start with the letter 'V' or possess an electoral number beginning with 9. Nevertheless, logistical hurdles linked to campaigning outside Chennai have led to a reevaluation of this strategy.

Party leaders believe that contesting from the capital would enable Vijay to oversee his campaign more effectively while bolstering the party's urban footprint.

A final choice will be made after examining local political dynamics and the organizational strength in the shortlisted areas.

Meanwhile, the membership drive and candidate selection process of TVK have gained remarkable traction. The distribution of nomination forms, which commenced on Friday at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, attracted an extraordinary turnout. Nearly 10,000 forms were distributed within just 90 minutes, evidencing a robust grassroots desire to run under Vijay's leadership.

The party has announced that application distribution will continue daily until February 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to mitigate overcrowding.

This surge of visitors has, however, posed challenges for residents in Panaiyur, where the party office is situated. The narrow residential streets have reportedly experienced significant traffic congestion, with vehicles parked on both sides, hampering movement and disrupting daily activities.

Residents have expressed concerns regarding limited access to their homes and the challenges faced by domestic workers and emergency services.

Local welfare organizations have approached the police to request improved crowd management and traffic regulations. While they clarify that they do not oppose any political activities, residents emphasize that public mobilization should not compromise neighborhood convenience.

As TVK prepares for its electoral introduction, Vijay's ultimate choice of constituency is expected to influence the party's strategy and indicate its key focus areas for the 2026 Assembly elections.