| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santosham | 183053 | 45.80% | Swatantra |
| 2 | K. T. Kosalram | 182659 | 45.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | S. Sooriamuthu | 11662 | 2.90% | Independent |
| 4 | P. Ratnaraj | 10446 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 5 | G. Shanmugasundaram | 2519 | 0.60% | Independent |