Kathiravan was born to A. Srinivasan and S. Dhanalakshmi on 12 October 1975. He was the last child for his parents. He has 3 elder sisters.
Personal life
His father A. Srinivasan is the founder of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Groups. They own medical colleges, hospitals, engineering colleges, schools, sugar mills, chit funds, transports, hotels.
He completed his Engineering degree in PSNA College.
He was married to Ananthalakshmi Kathiravan, the couple have 2 children.