| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. V. Swaminathan | 227060 | 48.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | S. Chinna Karuppa Thevar | 154701 | 33.00% | Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) |
| 3 | P.Ramamurti | 60935 | 13.00% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | A. Sirpada Rao | 2200 | 0.50% | Independent |