IPL 2026: Who Is Kavya Maran? Know All About CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad

Kavya Maran has become one of the most talked-about faces in the Indian Premier League, thanks to regular appearances at Sunrisers Hyderabad matches and visible emotions during tense moments. During the IPL 2024 final against Kolkata Knight Riders, cameras captured Kavya leaving her seat briefly, then returning to watch Hyderabad’s difficult defeat unfold.

As CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad since 2018, Kavya plays a central role in shaping the franchise’s strategy and image. Kavya also oversees Sunrisers Eastern Cape in South Africa’s T20 League, extending the Sunrisers brand into another major cricket market and strengthening the group’s sports portfolio.

Kavya Maran role at SRH and Sun Group

Born on 6 August 1992, Kavya is viewed as bringing youthful direction to SRH’s operations. Kavya’s involvement is not limited to cricket, as responsibilities span across Sun Group businesses. The wider group is led by Kalanithi Maran, Chairman and Founder of Sun Group, while Kavery Maran is CEO of Surya TV Community Restricted, highlighting a strong media-focused family structure.

Kavya’s contributions to the Sun TV network earned recognition at the Devi Awards 2024, which highlighted work within the organisation’s media activities. This recognition has added to public interest in Kavya’s role, beyond matchday images from the stands, and underlined the influence held within Sun Group’s decision-making circles.

Kavya Maran education, legacy and net worth

Kavya completed a Bachelor of Commerce from Stella Maris College, Chennai, in 2012, then went abroad for postgraduate study. An MBA from Warwick Business School in Coventry followed in 2016. These qualifications have supported Kavya’s responsibilities at SRH and within the wider Sun Group structure.

The Maran family is closely linked with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam through several senior leaders. Kavya is the granddaughter of politician Murasoli Maran and is related to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, as well as Dayanidhi Maran, a four-time Member of Parliament from Chennai Central.

Kavya’s estimated net worth exceeds ₹400 crore, placing Kavya among India’s prominent young business figures in sports. The scale of the family fortune is far larger, with Forbes estimating Kalanithi Maran’s wealth at nearly ₹25,000 crore, or around $2.9 billion, underscoring the resources behind the Sun Group empire.