| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. R. Pattabiraman | 155389 | 45.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | T. K. Srinivasan | 144490 | 42.60% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 3 | S. A. Rahim | 18268 | 5.40% | Praja Socialist Party |
| 4 | T. S. Krishnamoorthy | 7820 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Irusappa Bakthar | 3187 | 0.90% | Independent |