| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V. Govindaswamy Naidu | 157343 | 46.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | M. Gopal | 143908 | 42.20% | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
| 3 | P. Sulochana Mudaliar | 13766 | 4.00% | Independent |
| 4 | K. Arunmugha Mudaliar | 13344 | 3.90% | Independent |