Vishnunath from Ottoor Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram, was born without right arm and began working at the age of 15 at hotels and street-side eateries to fund his studies. Vishnunath, who lost his father at the age of 14, got enrolled in Law College, Ernakulam, juggling work and education. Vishnunath has now officially enrolled as an advocate.