Veeramani was born in Cuddalore, South Arcot District, Tamil Nadu, his original name was Sarangapani.

[citation needed] K. Veeramani came into limelight when as a boy of just 10, he was allowed to address the gathering in the Justice Party Salem conference in 1944.

Periyar International Inc., (USA) gives an annual award for outstanding contributions to Social Justice, which is named in his honor.

Lifetime Achievement Award[4] In recognition and praise of Dravidar Kazhagam President Asiriyar K.Veeramani's humanist services, the American Humanist Association conferred the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2019 at the International Conference held on 21 and 22 September 2019.

American Humanist Association, a group of self-less, service-oriented humanitarians, has been promoting the cause of humanism for the past 75 years striving tirelessly for social justice and the welfare of the people.