Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Dayanidhi Maran
11/08/2025
Sun TV Network later said the notices sent by Dayanidhi Maran had been unconditionally and irrevocably withdrawn. Reports also indicated that the brothers had moved toward an amicable settlement after mediation efforts within the family.
20/06/2025
Dayanidhi Maran sent a legal notice to his brother Kalanithi Maran over alleged fraudulent share transfers and control of Sun TV Network and related businesses. The dispute drew widespread attention because it involved one of India’s largest media groups and a prominent political family.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dayanidhi Murasoli Maran |
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| Other Names | Dayanidhi Maran |
| HAM Operator | Yes (Amateur Radio Operator) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Isai Vellalar |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | No.4, Second Avenue, Boat Club Road, R. A. Puram, Mandaveli, Chennai - 600 028 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 26/08/1994 |
Family
| Spouse | Priya Dayanidhi Maran (entrepreneur) | ||||||
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Career
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Favourites
| FM Radio Station | Suryan FM 93.5 |
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| Politician | M. Karunanidhi |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Toyota Fortuner (Model 2014) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dayanidhi Maran reduced mobile and landline call charges significantly as the Minister of Communications and Information Technology. | |
| 2. Under his leadership, the IT sector attracted investments exceeding $30 billion. | |
| 3. Efforts were made by Dayanidhi to position India as a significant chip manufacturer. | |
| 4. The “One Rupee One India” initiative permitted calls throughout the country for just Rs. 1 per minute. | |
| 5. In May 2004, his ministry accomplished the target of establishing 75 million telephone connections. | |
| 6. Dayanidhi aimed to set up approximately 500 million telephone connections by December 2010 during his tenure as the Minister of Communications and Information Technology. | |
| 7. He is a well-known Amateur Radio (HAM) Operator. |
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