Born on August 6, 1992, in Chennai, Kavya Maran has become one of the most recognizable faces in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kavya Maran became a fan favourite during IPL 2024 because of her strong support at matches and emotional reactions to the teams performance.
She showed a lot of emotion when her team lost to Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 final. She first left her seat when it looked like Hyderabad would lose the trophy, but later returned and stayed to watch the rest of the game.
Kavya Maran’s Family
Kavya Maran’s father, Kalanithi Maran, is the Chairman and Founder of the Sun Group. Her mother, Kavery Maran, is the CEO of Solar TV Community Limited. Kavya plays an important role in the Sun Group’s business beyond cricket. In 2024, she received the Devi Awards for her leadership in the Sun TV network.
Family Background
Kavya, also called Kaviya Kalanithi Maran, is the granddaughter of Murasoli Maran, a famous politician in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. She is also related to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. Kavya is the niece of Dayanidhi Maran, who served as a four-time Member of Parliament from Chennai Central.
Kavya Maran’s Education
Kavya Maran completed her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at Stella Maris College in Chennai, graduating in 2012. After that, she went to study abroad and earned an MBA from Warwick Business School in Coventry, England, in 2016.
Her Role as CEO of SRH
Kavya became the CEO of sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2018. She brought new ideas and energy to the team.
Kavya Maran’s Net Worth
Kavya Maran has a net worth of over ₹400 crore, making her one of the most powerful young businesswomen in Indian sports. However, her father’s net worth is much larger, around ₹25,000 crore ($2.9 billion), according to Forbes.
SRH’s Strong Start in IPL 2025
SRH had a fantastic start to their IPL 2025 campaign. Thanks to strong performances from Hyderabad players like Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, they scored a huge 286/6 in 20 overs, beating the Rajasthan Royals bowlers.
