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Who is Kavya Maran? Know About Her Net Worth, Age, Family, Career & More

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Kavya Maran Biography
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Kavya Maran is a name that has been there in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) over recent years. She has also been active in the SA20 league. Kavya looks after the cricketing franchise of the Sun TV Network. She manages Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and their sister team in the South African league, which is the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). She is fond of cricket and has been spotted regularly during her team's games.

Kavya Maran is the Executive Director of Sun TV Network Limited. She is the daughter of Kalanithi Maran, the chairman and founder of the Sun Group. She joined the Sun TV Network as the operations head of Sun TV Network and Sun Music. She has been one of the most recognisable faces in the IPL and has been seen cheering for her franchise, SRH.

Kavya was born on August 6, 1992. She will be turning 33 this year and has pursued her undergraduate degree at Stella Maris College. She has it all: beauty with brains as she makes a well-balanced side at the auction table for her team to perform. She took charge of the team in 2018 and has been actively involved in making a strong side to win the IPL.

Kavya Maran Biography

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NameKavya Maran
Date of BirthAugust 6, 1992
Age32 (as of June 2025)
Education

Stella Maris College, Chennai

Warwick Business School, England

NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Height5ft 4 inch (163 cm)
RoleCEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Net WorthApproximately INR 409 crore
Relationship StatusUnmarried

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Kavya Maran Religion and Caste

Kavya Maran follows Hinduism as she was born in a Tamil Family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. As such, there is no available information about the caste of Kavya Maran.

Kavya Maran Family

Kavya Maran has a joint family. She lives with her father, mother, uncle, and aunt. They are all related to the business and political matters of the family. Kavya's mother is the CEO of the Sun TV Network. She looks after the operations and manages the company. Kavya Maran comes from a family deeply rooted in both business and politics. Murasoli Maran, Kavya's grandfather, was an important member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a former union minister. Kavya Maran is Kalanithi Maran's daughter. Kavya's uncle is Dayanidhi Maran, a politician and one of the notable leaders in the DMK, like his father. Kavya's first start in media was with Sun TV Network (which was founded by Kavya Maran's father), a popular television network in South India.

Kavya Maran Father

Kavya Maran's father, Kalanithi Maran, is an Indian billionaire media tycoon. He is the chairman and founder of India’s largest media company, the Sun Group. He has several television channels, newspapers, weeklies, FM radio stations, DTH services, a film production company (Sun Pictures), and two cricket clubs (Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League and Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the South African T20 League). From 2010 to 2015, he held a controlling stake in the Indian airline SpiceJet.

Kavya Maran Mother

Kavery Maran is the CEO of Sun TV Network and has been one of India's highest-paid female executives. This showcases her mother's education and the family background of Kavya. Initially, she used to visit the games during the IPL, but now she has been fully indulged in the company and has been rarely seen in the games of SRH or SEC at the SA20 league.

Kavya Maran Brother

Kavya Maran does not have siblings but has cousins, who are the children of his uncle Dayanidhi Maran and Priya Maran. Her cousin's brother's name is Karan, he is the co-founder of K-kix Sneakers.

Kavya Maran Sister

Kavya Maran does not have a real sister, but her cousin sister's name is Divya Dayanidhi Maran; she is the co-founder of K-kix Sneakers along with her brother.

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Kavya Maran Instagram

Kavya Maran does not have an Instagram account. She has kept her personal life quite private, and there are only fan accounts in her name.

Kavya Maran Twitter

Kavya Maran does not have an X (formerly Twitter) account. She does not have any social media presence. Still, she is quite popular on these portals and has numerous fan accounts.

Kavya Maran Relationship

Kavya Maran is unmarried; however, she has recently been rumoured to be with music composer Anirudh Ravichander. But there has been no official confirmation about their relationship. The composer performed in the IPL 2025, but the rumours are yet to be true, and there have been no media leaks as well.

Kavya Maran Boyfriend

As of June 2025, Kavya Maran, is not known to be in a relationship and has not publicly confirmed dating anyone. While she has been the subject of several dating rumours involving well-known figures, none of these have been officially verified.

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Kavya Maran Net Worth and Salary

Kavya Maran
Kavya Maran (Image Credits: Official X Account of SRH)

Kavya Maran has been earning from the operations of Sun TV Network, and she has been the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad and the SA20 franchise Sunrisers Eastern Cape. She has business ventures with her father. Her salary as a co-owner is not publicly available, her net worth reflects her business acumen and role in the Sun Group.

Asset CategoryEstimated Value (₹ Crore)Details
Equity in Sunrisers Hyderabad₹150–200 croreOwnership stake in the IPL franchise.
Sun Group Holdings₹200–250 croreIncludes holdings in Sun TV Network, FM radio stations, and other media assets.
Luxury Assets₹50 crorePersonal assets, including luxury cars like Rolls-Royce Phantom and Bentley Bentayga.
Other Investments₹9–20 crorePotential investments in other business ventures and assets.
Total Estimated Net Worth₹409 crore

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Kavya Maran Awards and Achievements

Kavya Maran is a well-known Indian entrepreneur recognised for her influential roles within the Sun Group’s media and sports enterprises. Although she has played a vital part in advancing both sectors, she is best known to the public for her leadership and involvement in these domains.

Award/RecognitionYearDetails
Devi Award – Face and Force Behind SRH2024Recognised for her significant role in the growth and success of Sunrisers Hyderabad.
India Today – 100 Women Achievers of India2023Featured among the top 100 women achievers in India for her influence and contributions.
Fortune India – Most Powerful Women in Business2025Ranked #46 among the most powerful women in business in India.
The Hollywood Reporter India – Women in Entertainment Power List2025Included in the inaugural list celebrating influential women in the entertainment industry.
GQ India – 35 Most Influential Young Indians2025Honored as one of the 35 most influential young Indians for her impact across business and media.

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Kavya Maran Business Ventures

Kavya Maran has been known as the CEO and co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), having her in-depth achievement is a fact that her business mind goes beyond just cricket. She comes from one of India’s largest and most diverse media empires. The Sun Group's previous ventures included television, radio, newspapers, FM stations, OTT platforms (Sun NXT), and aviation (SpiceJet).

Kavya plays a strategic role in directional decision-making and branding, especially for one of Asia's largest television networks: Sun TV Network. Her profile has been elevated in light of her position in the Indian Premier League, in which she remains an active participant, and in her role in widening the Sun Group's entertainment and sports reach.

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FAQs

Who is Kavya Maran?

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Kavya Maran is the CEO and co-owner of the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

What is Kavya Maran’s age and birthday?

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Kavya Maran is 32 years of age, and she was born on August 6, 1992. 

What is Kavya Maran's net worth?

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Kavya Maran's net worth is INR 409 crores 

What is the salary of Kavya Maran?

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Kavya Maran's salary has been undisclosed 

Who is the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad?

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Kavya Maran is the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad.

What is Kavya Maran's qualification?

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Kavya Maran earned her undergraduate degree at Stella Maris College in Chennai before finishing her MBA at Warwick Business School in the United Kingdom. 

Who is Kavya Maran's husband?

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Kavya Maran is unmarried. 

Is Kavya Maran related to the Sun Group?

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Kavya Maran is the daughter of Sun Group owner Kalanithi Maran. 

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