Gowtham Manickam was born on May 22, 2004, in Palayam, Karur, Tamil Nadu, where he currently resides. His father, Manickam, works as a Private Cab Driver, while his mother, Revati, is a Homemaker. Gowtham has a younger sister named Gayatri. Having started playing kabaddi at the age of 5, Gowtham was inspired by his father, who is also a kabaddi player, to pursue the sport. His original playing position is Right Raider, and he excels in the skill of jumping on the field. Under the guidance of his coach, Raghupati at the Junior Academy in Karur, Gowtham hones his kabaddi skills. Although Gowtham's siblings do not play kabaddi, he enjoys watching Ajith Kumar, who plays for the Tamil Thalaivas, and admires his exceptional skills. Apart from kabaddi, Gowtham is also interested in cricket and actively participates in other sports. Gowtham has represented his team in the 2023 Junior State tournament in Chennai, showcasing his talent on a competitive level. Despite being shy, Gowtham's performances on the field speak volumes, and he aims to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League in the future. Despite being reserved, Gowtham's dedication to kabaddi shines through in every game he plays, making each match a memorable experience for him.