| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.R. Janardhanan | 296897 | 55.50% | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2 | D.S.A. Sivaprakasam | 210951 | 39.50% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 3 | P. Devapiran | 4702 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 4 | J. Kulandai | 2541 | 0.50% | Independent |