| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. S. Soundaram Ramachandram | 138574 | 41.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | M. S. Abdul Khader | 84921 | 25.60% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 3 | N. Krishnaswami | 80406 | 24.20% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Sakuntala | 16673 | 5.00% | Swatantra |