 His late father Thirunavakkarasu was a civil servant and his mother Rajaletchumi became the sole breadwinner when Selva's father died when he was 12 years old.Selva's father had a deep understanding of the occult sciences and interest in astrology and palmistry, which Selva believes to have inherited.Selva continues to have great admiration for his late grandfather Govindasamy, inspiring him to live his life as a respected and credible person with integrity.