| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G. Viswanathan | 230003 | 55.90% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 2 | A. Krishnaswamy | 142048 | 34.50% | Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) |
| 3 | Maniazhilan | 25114 | 6.10% | Independent |
| 4 | J. P. Ganesa Mudaliar | 2897 | 0.70% | Independent |