Kalanithi Maran Net Worth

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Kalanithi Maran was born on July 24, 1965 in Chennai, India. He is the son of a politician and began his career in his family's modest publishing business. In 1993, he launched Sun TV Network, which has since become a regional television powerhouse with 33 channels reaching 95 million households in India and the south Indian diaspora in 27 countries around the world. Maran has also expanded his business interests to include FM radio, newspapers, and direct-to-home television.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

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

💰 Net worth: $2.4 Billion (2024)

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.

2009 $1.2 Billion

2010 $2.9 Billion

2011 $3.5 Billion

2012 $2.6 Billion

2013 $3.3 Billion

2014 $2.2 Billion

2015 $2.9 Billion

2016 $2.2 Billion

2017 $3.8 Billion

2018 $4.71 Billion

Famous Quotes:

I don't take competition lightly. Big or small, we nail them down before they can grow in size.

Biography/Timeline

1993

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.

2010

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.

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