| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V.N. Swamynathan | 294494 | 49.10% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Kuzha Chellaiya | 278395 | 46.40% | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 3 | S. Sooryanarayanan | 6486 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 4 | M. Dhandayudhapani | 6389 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 5 | K. Ramanujam | 4150 | 0.70% | Janta Party (SECULAR) |