| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. A. Saminathan | 203798 | 52.60% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 2 | C. Subramaniam | 154853 | 39.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | A. Muthusamy | 10911 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 4 | V. Venkatachalam | 4308 | 1.10% | Republican Party Of India |