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Mass Media King of South India
Posted on: 16/Mar/2018 3:38:10 PM
There was a time in Southern India when Doordarshan is the only channel run by the state to watch local and international news, entertainment programs, people welfare contents and movies. After the globalization took a new turn in the early 90’s, the cable television revolutionized the whole concept of Home Television. Sun Network is one of the earliest pioneer in this Industry, Kalanithi Murasoli Maran started the Channel Sun TV in the year 1993.
Kalanithi Maran is the grand Nephew of Mr. Karunanithi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He was a graduate of Commerce from Loyola College of Chennai. Raising funds from foreign banks Kalanithi Maran started the Sun Network Broadcasting Services and then followed by series of multiple media developments like Radio, DTH services, Newspapers and also a Movie Production House.
By 2010 Kalanithi Maran is the 17th richest Indian with a net worth of 4 Billion USD. Controversies involving Aircel and Maxis and the dispute between the Karunanithi family members on the run of power grabbing made Kalanithi Maran’s name to be hit in many other media.
Dinakaran Newspaper, Kungumam Magazine, Suryan F.M, Spicejet Airlines and Sun Risers Hyderabad-IPL team are some of the sub-properties that belongs to the Sun Network.
Kalanithi Maran was honored by several Organizations for his Business Skills and making the Sun Network as one of the Media giants competing with the major world players like Sony, Star Networks etc. Forbes Magazine described the ability of Kalanithi Maran as, “The Television King of Southern India”.
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