In 2011 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Laser.A of CPM won the Periyakulam assembly constituency.
In 2006 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Panneer Selvam.O of AIADMK won the Periyakulam assembly constituency.
In 2001 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Panneer Selvam O of ADMK won the Periyakulam assembly constituency.
In 1996 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Mookaiah, L. of DMK won the Periyakulam assembly constituency.
In 1991 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, M. Periyaveeran of ADK won the Periyakulam assembly constituency.