| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Kandappan | 184004 | 51.30% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 2 | G. Venkatraman | 127159 | 35.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | G. Samuvel | 14635 | 4.10% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | K. M. Chandrakesavan | 10314 | 2.90% | Independent |
| 5 | R. Kulandavel | 8305 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 6 | J. Subramaniam | 1857 | 0.50% | Independent |