| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. D. Somasundaram | 268980 | 55.40% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 2 | R. Krishnasamy Gopalar | 168972 | 34.80% | Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) |
| 3 | K. M. Veeramuthu | 25425 | 5.20% | Independent |
| 4 | M. Selvam Chettiar | 6002 | 1.20% | Independent |