Kalanithi Maran Net Worth, Personal Life, Age, Bio [2024]

Kalanithi Maran is an Indian businessman, best known as the chairman of Sun TV. With an estimated net worth of US$3 billion, he and his wife Kavery are the highest-earning business executive in India. Kalanith was born and brought up in Chennai into a prominent political family. His journey began in this field in 1990 when he launched a magazine called “Poomaalai”. Also, he is the owner of IPL Team SunRisers Hyderabad.

According to sources, Kalanithi Maran is the richest filmmaker in India with blockbuster films like Enthiran, Beast, Petta, and Jailer. However, in this guide, we will go through his age, career, early life, and net worth.

Name	Kalanithi Maran
Date of Birth	July 24, 1964
Birthplace	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Age	60 years [as of 2024]
Profession	Businessman
Famous as	Chairman of Sun TV
Net Worth	US$3 billion,
Wife	Kavery Maran

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Early Life and Education

India media proprietor Kalanithi Maran was born on July 24, 1964, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His father Murasil Marn was the former Union Minister of India and his mother is Mallika Maran. Maran is the grand nephew of the former Tamil Nadi Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. He has two siblings: brother Dayanidhi Maran, a retired minister, and sister Anbukarasi Maran.

Kalanithi has completed his schooling in Don Bosco, Chennai. Then, he graduated in commerce from Loyola College, Chennai. Later, he joined the University of Scranton for an MBA.

Career Highlights

In 1990 Kalanithi started his career by launching a monthly Tamil magazine called “Poomaalai”. His career rose to fame after he founded Sun TV on April 14, 1993. Sun TV gained popularity within a short time and was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange on April 24, 2006. It has led to a $133 million investment for a 10% share of the company.

The individual owns multiple TV channels, newspapers, FM radio stations, DTH services, and a movie production house. Sun TV has become the first channel to establish its Earth station. There are 30 channels within the Sun TV network, which are also accessible in 27 countries worldwide. In 2007 the group launched its DTH company, Sun Direct.

In 2000, he was one of the few representatives to present at the discussion with US President Bill Clinton. Maran also owns two cricket teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League and Sunrisers Easterns Caoe in the South Africa T20 League. In 2010 he was listed as the 17th richest Indian and highest paid businessman in India. Also, he was the promoter director and chairman of SpiceJet and its board [2010-2015].

Kalanithi Maran is renowned as the wealthiest filmmaker in India. His production house “Sun Production” has produced blockbuster films such as “Enthiran”, “Beast”, “Petta”, “Jailer”, and “Jawan”. The film “Jailer,” starring Rajinikanth, was a massive box office hit and one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jawan” earned over Rs. 70 crore in a single day. Forbes magazine titled him the “Television King of Southern India”.

Age

Kalanithi Maran the founder of Sun TV turned 60 this year. He was born on July 24, 1964, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Net Worth and Sources of Income

According to sources, Kalanithi Maran has an estimated net worth of US$3 billion. He and his wife Kavery were ranked the highest-earning business executives in India with a package of $62 crore each. Sun Group is one of India’s largest conglomerates. Kalanithi earns from his multiple business ventures and filmmaking. In 2023, Maran was considered the 77th richest Indian. Also, SpiceJet, the most profitable Indian airline was acquired by Kalanithi in 2010. His annual salary is estimated at 15 million.

Personal Life

Kalanithi Maran married Kavery Maran in 1991. Kavery is a native of Kodagu. Maran and Kavery have a daughter named Kaviya Kalanithi Maran, who is currently the CEO of both of his cricket franchises.

Awards

Kalanithi Maran has received several awards, such as

Indian Television Academy Award for Best TV Channel [2001].
CNBC’s Young Businessman Award [2006].
Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the TIECON Chennai [2009] and
Hurun India’s Most Respected Entrepreneur of the Year Award [2024].

Frequently Asked Questions [F.A.Q]

How rich is Kalanithi Maran?

Kalanithi Maran is a force to reckon with. He has an estimated net worth of US$3 billion.

How did Kalanithi Maran make money?

He is the founder and chairman of Sun TV, which was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2006 and raised $133 million for 10% of the share capital.

Does Maran own SpiceJet?

Kalanithi was the promoter director and chairman of SpiceJet and its board [2010-2015].

Conclusion

Kalanothi Mran’s success in the media industry brought him immense wealth and worldwide recognition. So, this guide has explored his age, early life, career, net worth, and personal life.