Kavya Maran is a very popular businesswoman in India, and we know her as the CEO and co-owner of the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which she became very famous for. Also, due to her presence at IPL matches and auctions, which saw many of her social media moments went viral. Beyond cricket, she is also tied to the powerful Sun Group media empire.
Kavya Maran Biography
- Full Name: Kaviya, which also goes by Kalanithi Maran.
- Profession: Professional woman.
- Date of Birth: August 6, 1992.
- Age in 2026: Thirty-three years.
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Nationality: Asian from the subcontinent of India.
- Religion: Hindu dharma.
- Zodiac Sign: Leo, which is to say.
Kavya Maran is a part of one of South India’s preeminent business families. She obtained her B.Com degree from Stella Maris College in Chennai and also did an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business in the US.
Height & Physical Appearance
- Height: Around 5’5” (165–167 cm).
- Weight: Approx 55 kg.
- Eye Colour: Black.
- Hair Colour: Black.
Kavya is recognised for her graceful personality and tranquil presence at IPL matches and business events.
Family
Kavya Maran is of the Maran family that owns the Sun Group.
- Father: Kalanithi Maran is also written as Kalanithi Maran.
- Mother: Kavitha Maran.
Her father, Kalanithi Maran a very wealthy businessman in India and the founder of Sun Group, which has under its umbrella Sun TV Network, Sun Pictures, FM channels, newspapers, aviation businesses and IPL franchises.
Husband & Relationship Status
As of 2026, Kavya Maran is a single woman who has not tied the knot nor made any relationship public. There is a report of her personal life, which does play out in the social sphere, but thus far, no proof has been presented. She tends to keep her private life private and is more in the public eye for her business, which she is very much involved in.
Career Journey
After completion of her education, Kavya joined the Sun Group, where she went on to manage sports and media businesses. Also in the Indian Premier League, she emerged as the face of Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Her responsibilities include: Her duties include:
- IPL auction participation
- Team management and branding
- Business operations of SRH
- Sports investments under Sun Group
- She is also associated with: She is also part of:.
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20 League)
- Sunrisers Leeds (The Hundred League)
- Sun TV Network Limited
During her tenure, SRH was also the most popular IPL franchise.
Net Worth In 2026
Kavya Maran is estimated to have a net worth of between 400 and 500 crores in 2026, which is also reported to include her income, which mainly comes from:
- Sun TV Network
- IPL franchise ownership
- Sports investments
- Business ventures under Sun Group
She is a young and very influential player in the Indian sports business management.
Social Media Popularity
Although Kavya Maran doesn’t have a large public social media presence, she is very much a fan favourite online for her IPL clips and viral stadium moments. Her fans and the coverage of her at the IPL cause her to trend across Instagram and X (Twitter).
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