Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman, CEO and Co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Kavya Maran
18/03/2026
Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured the SA20 title in 2026, extending the franchise's strong run in the competition. The team, which is part of the Sun Group's sports portfolio under Kaviya Maran's leadership, continued its dominance after previous championship wins in 2023 and 2024.
25/01/2025
Kaviya Maran was named in GQ Magazine's list of '35 Most Influential Young Indians' in 2025. The recognition highlighted her growing influence in business and sports through her leadership role at Sun TV Network and her stewardship of the Sunrisers franchises.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kaviya Kalanithi Maran |
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| Known For | Co-owner and head of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League, Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 League, Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred, and Executive Director of Sun TV Network Limited |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5'4") |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements | 34-28-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Commerce degree from Stella Maris College, Chennai |
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| Postgraduate | MBA from Warwick Business School, UK |
Personal Life
| Residence | Chennai, India |
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Family
| Father | Kalanithi Maran (Chairman and Founder of Sun Group) |
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| Mother | Kavery Maran (Joint Managing Director of Sun Group, CEO of Solar TV Community Restricted) |
| Uncle | Dayanidhi Maran (DMK party leader) |
| Great-grandnephew of | M Karunanidhi (former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu) |
Career
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| CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad Since | 2018 |
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| Net Worth | Approximately ₹409 crore |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kavya.maran/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She is one of the most recognizable faces in the IPL | |
| 2. She manages the Sun Group's growing presence in professional sports which includes three cricket teams | |
| 3. She also manages Sun Group's music and radio channels |