Vanavan, born on 12 Dec 2006, in Pullavarayan kudikadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, currently resides in Chennai for college. His father, Palanisamy, works as a farmer, while his mother, Nagavalli, is a homemaker. He has a younger sister named Jeevadharani. Vanavan started playing kabaddi at the age of 12, when his dad enrolled him in a club in Vaduvur. He primarily plays as a Left Corner Defender and excels in the Ankle Hold technique. His coach, Sounderajan, guides him at SRM University, where he practices. His favorite kabaddi player is Rohit Kumar, a former Pro Kabaddi League player, whom he admires for his skills. Vanavan has represented his school in the School Games Nationals in 2019 and 2020. He is fluent in Tamil and English. Currently pursuing a BSc in Psychology, Vanavan aspires to play in the Pro Kabaddi League. Despite not working, he dedicates himself to mastering kabaddi. He does not engage in other sports but focuses on honing his kabaddi skills.