| Birth Day | July 24, 1965 |
| Birth Place | Chennai, India, India |
| Age | 58 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Native name | கலாநிதி மாறன் |
| Alma mater | Loyola College, University of Scranton |
| Occupation | Media baron |
| Known for | Founder of the Sun Group |
| Spouse(s) | Kavery Maran |
| Children | Kaviya Maran |
Kalanithi Maran, widely recognized as a prominent figure in the Indian media industry, is estimated to have a net worth of $2.4 billion by 2024. With an exceptional career spanning several decades, Maran has established himself as a successful entrepreneur and media tycoon. His notable ventures include Sun TV Network, one of the largest television networks in India, along with various other media outlets. Maran's relentless dedication and astute business acumen have contributed significantly to his immense wealth and recognition in the industry, solidifying his position as a leading influencer in the Indian media landscape.
I don't take competition lightly. Big or small, we nail them down before they can grow in size.
In 1990, Maran started a monthly magazine in Tamil called Poomaalai. On 14 April 1993, he founded Sun TV with an investment of US$2 from a bank loan. Sun TV was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange on 24 April 2006 upon raising $133 million for 10% of the share capital, catapulting him into the Billionaire charts. He was among the few representatives at a roundtable with the visiting then US President Bill Clinton.
By 2010, he was the 17th richest Indian, with a net worth of US$4 Billion, and was the highest paid businessman in India. Maran and his wife, Kavery Maran were ranked second on the list of Indian executive pay charts with a package of ₹62 crore (US$9.5 million) each for the fiscal year 2011–2012, behind Congress MP Naveen Jindal.
