| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V. S. Vijayaraghavan | 287170 | 50.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | T. Sivadasa Menon | 249017 | 44.20% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | Rohana Jayaram | 11092 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 4 | M. Manicken | 2182 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Chinnan Master | 1898 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | A. K. Ponnan | 1593 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | K. C. Madhava Kurup | 1503 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Safarulla | 1178 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | A. T. Chamiyar | 663 | 0.10% | Independent |