India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#146- Wealth
- ₹24,800 Cr
- Company
- Sun TV Network
2022 #78 2021 #77 2020 #54
Current companies 1 active board seats
Past companies 18 historical roles
Total affiliations 19 Since Aug 2004
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About Kalanithi Maran
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Kalanithi Maran is a Whole-Time Director at Sun Tv Network Limited (since 2005). The companies operate in Media and Publishing, Transport and Logistics and Business Outsourcing. Sun Tv Network Limited reported revenue of ₹4,713 Cr (FY 2025). Earlier, Kalanithi Maran was a Director at Kal Radio Limited (2005–2013) and Director at South Asia Fm Limited (2005–2015) and 16 more.
Kalanithi Maran is #146 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹24,800 Cr.
DIN 00113886
Primary Designation Whole-Time Director
Industry Media and Publishing
First Appointment 18 Aug 2004
Oldest Company Age 48 yrs
Largest company Sun Tv Network Limited · ₹4,713 Cr (FY 2025)
Recognitions & Rankings
India's Top Philanthropists 2022 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#31- Donation
- ₹29 Cr
- Main cause
- Education
2021 #32 2020 #28
Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sun Tv Network Limited L22110TN1985PLC012491 | Whole-Time Director | 15 Dec 2005 | 1985 | ₹4,713 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kal Radio Limited U92131TN2005PLC057755 | Director | 07 Oct 2005 | 2005 | ₹170 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| South Asia Fm Limited U92131TN2005PLC057987 | Director | 09 Nov 2005 | 2005 | ₹187 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Spicejet Limited L51909DL1984PLC288239 | Director | 15 Nov 2010 | 1984 | ₹6,768 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Sun Direct Tv Private Limited U92132TN2005PTC055398 | Director | 07 Dec 2005 | 2005 | ₹1,251 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Sun Distribution Services Private Limited U92100TN2010PTC076775 | Director | 29 Jul 2010 | 2010 | ₹211 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Kal Cables Private Limited U92113TN2003PTC050763 | Director | 07 Dec 2005 | 2003 | ₹447 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Udaya Fm Private Limited U92490TN1994PTC027431 | Director | 08 Dec 2005 | 1994 | ₹5.61 Cr (FY 2024) | Amalgamated |
 Sun Business Solutions Private Limited U72900TN2010PTC077949 | Director | 02 Nov 2010 | 2010 | ₹76.73 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Kungumam Publications Private Limited U22121TN1978PTC007428 | Director | 07 Dec 2005 | 1978 | Amalgamated | |
| Kungumam Nithiyagam Private Limited U65991TN1991PTC021710 | Director | 05 Dec 2005 | 1991 | Amalgamated | |
| Kal Investments (Madras) Private Limited U65991TN1992PTC023459 | Director | 05 Dec 2005 | 1992 | Amalgamated |
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Board colleagues of Kalanithi Maran
| Name | DIN | Company | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Hemanth Theodore | 06925291 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Director |
| Jagadeesan Gayathri | 10540454 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Director |
| Kavery Kalanithi | 00113905 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Whole-Time Director |
| Kaviya Kalanithi Maran | 07883203 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Whole-Time Director |
| Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar | 03578076 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Whole-Time Director |
| Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman | 05263229 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Managing Director |
| Mandalapu Harinarayanan Harshavardhan | 10540455 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Director |
| Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan | 08362613 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Director |
| Ravi Ramamoorthy | Sun Tv Network Limited | Company Secretary | |
| Ravivenkatesh Pragadish Karthik | 10207143 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Director |
| Sridhar Venkatesh | 01662866 | Sun Tv Network Limited | Director |
| Vediyera Chandroth Unnikrishnan | Sun Tv Network Limited | Cfo |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalanithi Maran
Kalanithi Maran currently holds 1 directorship: Sun Tv Network Limited (Whole-Time Director, since 15 Dec 2005, revenue ₹4,713 Cr (FY 2025)).
Kalanithi Maran was first appointed on 18 Aug 2004 as Director at Maran Group Holdings Private Limited. The most recent appointment on record is 15 Nov 2010 at Spicejet Limited.
Kalanithi Maran held 18 earlier board appointments: Kal Radio Limited (Director, 07 Oct 2005 to 13 Feb 2013); South Asia Fm Limited (Director, 09 Nov 2005 to 23 Dec 2015); Spicejet Limited (Director, 15 Nov 2010 to 29 Jan 2015); Sun Direct Tv Private Limited (Director, 07 Dec 2005 to 21 May 2015); Sun Distribution Services Private Limited (Director, 29 Jul 2010 to 12 Jan 2011); and 13 more.
The current boards of Kalanithi Maran's companies include Desmond Hemanth Theodore (Sun Tv Network Limited), Jagadeesan Gayathri (Sun Tv Network Limited), Kavery Kalanithi (Sun Tv Network Limited), Kaviya Kalanithi Maran (Sun Tv Network Limited), Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar (Sun Tv Network Limited), Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman (Sun Tv Network Limited), among others.