| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. S. Arumugam | 166737 | 40.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Velu | 160991 | 38.80% | Swatantra |
| 3 | P. Muthumanickam | 37190 | 9.00% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | V. K. Madasamy | 24537 | 5.90% | Independent |
| 5 | P. K. Swamy | 12162 | 2.90% | Praja Socialist Party |