| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. R. Krishnan | 230736 | 54.60% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 2 | M. P. Subramanyam | 175940 | 41.60% | Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) |
| 3 | K. N. Lakshmanan | 3944 | 0.90% | Bhartiya Jan Sangh |
| 4 | T. V. Anganna Chettiar | 2339 | 0.60% | Independent |