Sunrisers Hyderabad's Owner, Kalanithi Maran: Meet Sun TV's Founder Whose Daughter Is IPL Queen

Sunrisers Hyderabad, aka SRH, is considered among the most destructive teams in the history of IPL (Indian Premier League). The Hyderabad-based team was founded back in 2012 after the termination of Deccan Chargers from the IPL. It was back in 2013 when Sunrisers Hyderabad made their entry into the IPL, and in 2016, they lifted their first title after beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. In last year's IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the final but was beaten by Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets.

Sunrisers Hyderabad is currently coached by one of the greatest spinners of all time and the Australian team's assistant coach, Daniel Luca Vettori. Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins and a strong lineup of players like Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Adam Zampa, Brydon Carse, and Harsha Patel, SRH is among the favourites to win the IPL 2025. 

Who is the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad? Meet Kalanithi Maran, India's richest filmmaker, who is richer than Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra combined

Sunrisers Hyderabad is one of the most valuable teams in the Indian Premier League, and the person who owns it is one of India's leading media proprietors, Kalanithi Maran. For the uninitiated, Kalanithi is the founder of Sun Group. From newspapers, television channels, and FM radio stations to DTH services and production houses, he is among the richest people in the media and film business. Apart from owning IPL's explosive team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kalanithi also owns Sunrisers Eastern Cape in South Africa's T20 league.

According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Kalanithi Maran has an estimated net worth of Rs. 30,000 crore, which is way too higher than the combined wealth of India's leading filmmakers, Aditya Chopra (Rs. 6,504 crore) and Karan Johar (Rs. 1,400 crore). The reason behind Kalanithi's exceptional financial growth as a filmmaker is due to the fact that he has produced films like Raayan, Jailer, Beast, Etharkkum Thunindhavan, Thiruchitrambalam, Enthiran, Petta, and many more. 

Meet Sunrisers Hyderabad's owner, Kalanithi Maran's wife, Kavery Kalanithi, who is among India's highest-paid executive directors

Talking about Kalanithi Maran's personal life, the business tycoon is married to the stunning businesswoman, Kavery Kalanithi. The couple got married in 1991, and they embraced parenthood on August 6, 1992, when Kavery gave birth to a baby girl whom she and her husband, Kalanithi, named 'Kavya'. While Kalanithi is a renowned media proprietor, Kavery is also one of the highest-paid executive directors in the country.

According to a report in Business Today, after her marriage with Kalanithi Maran, Kavery took command of Sun TV in 1993 and extended its arms across India. With more than 30 channels in four Southern languages, Kavery is interested in investing more in the Hindi-speaking market for Sun TV's growth. Courtesy of her incredible expertise in the business world, she is among one of India's richest CEOs. As per a report in DNA, Kavery took home a salary of around Rs. 87 crore in FY 2021. 

Who is Kalanithi Maran and Kavery Kalanithi's daughter, Kavya Maran? Meet the stunning CEO of IPL's 'Orange Army', Sunrisers Hyderabad

The business couple, Kalanithi Maran and Kavery Kalanithi's daughter, Kavya Maran, is the co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Back in January 2024, at the Devi Awards, Kavya was bestowed with the award of Face and Force Behind Sunrisers Hyderabad. From attending her team's matches to always pumping them with her statements and social media posts, Kavya Maran is the kind of co-founder that every team craves.

According to a report in Jan Bharat Times, Kavya Maran has an estimated net worth of Rs. 409 crores. Another interesting anecdote about Kavya is that she is the granddaughter of Tamil Nadu's former Chief Minister and iconic politician, M Karunanidhi. Talking about her personal life, Kavya is not married, and her entire focus is currently on building her father, Kalanithi Maran's business empire.

What are your thoughts on Kalanithi Maran's incredible business empire and how his wife, Kavery Kalanithi and their daughter, Kavya Maran, are expanding it further? Let us know.

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