| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Dass | 146238 | 37.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | C.V.S. Moorthy | 139469 | 35.50% | Swatantra |
| 3 | C. Venkatiah | 59952 | 15.30% | Independent |
| 4 | M.G. Venkatappa | 26587 | 6.80% | Independent |
| 5 | M. Krishnamorthy | 4107 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | M. Venkatiah | 2932 | 0.70% | Independent |