Hyderabad: Kaviya Maran, the passionate and widely recognized owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has embarked on a new chapter in her life. After months of anticipation, Maran tied the knot with renowned music composer Anirudh in a beautiful destination wedding. The couple officially exchanged their vows during a ceremony held in Greece on November 11.
Following her wedding festivities, Maran is expected to swiftly return to her high-stakes professional commitments. With the highly anticipated IPL 2027 mega auction scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16, she will soon be back at the auction table, leading the strategic bidding to build a formidable squad for the upcoming season.
While fans largely know Maran for her animated presence in the IPL stands, she actually oversees a massive and highly lucrative global cricket empire as the head of the Sun Group’s sports division. The crown jewel of this portfolio, Sunrisers Hyderabad, was originally acquired by the Sun TV Network in 2012-13 for approximately Rs 425 crore, which equated to Rs 85.05 crore annually for five years. After clinching their maiden IPL championship in 2016, the franchise experienced exponential financial growth. Today, SRH alone boasts a staggering market valuation exceeding Rs 15,400 crore, alongside a standalone brand value estimated at around Rs 1,445 crore.
Maran’s strategic vision, however, extends well beyond Indian shores. Under her leadership, the ‘Sunrisers’ brand has successfully expanded its footprint into two other prominent international T20 leagues. In South Africa’s SA20 tournament, the group acquired the Sunrisers Eastern Cape franchise in a 10-year deal worth approximately Rs 140 crore.
Furthermore, the Sun Group recently made a significant foray into English franchise cricket by purchasing a 49 percent stake in The Hundred’s Northern Superchargers for a massive Rs 1,094 crore, integrating them into her expanding global cricket portfolio as Sunrisers Leeds.