| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Kangagosabai | 140731 | 43.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | R. Thillaivaillalan | 136671 | 41.80% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 3 | D. Govindasami Kachirayar | 18021 | 5.50% | Swatantra |
| 4 | A. Subramaniam | 10249 | 3.10% | Independent |
| 5 | A. Rathinam | 9666 | 3.00% | Independent |