| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Kamaraj Nadar | 215324 | 57.20% | Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) |
| 2 | M. C. Balan | 114771 | 30.50% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 3 | P. Samuel | 36171 | 9.60% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | P. Yonas | 2653 | 0.70% | Independent |