Praveen R is currently pursuing a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (1st year) at Sri Sai Ram Engineering College Chennai. He completed his schooling at Infant Jesus Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kalpakkam, where he was the school topper in both 10th and 12th grades, scoring 89.4% and 94.16%, respectively. He also served as the house captain during his school years. Praveen has an excellent ability to memorize multiplication tables and has actively participated in English elocution and various essay writing competitions.

His father, Ravi, studied up to the 9th standard and works as a daily wager, while his mother, Valli, studied up to the 5th standard and is a housewife. He has two elder sisters, both of them are currently pursuing college education.