Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran is once again in the spotlight, but this time it has nothing to do with cricket. Just weeks after the end of IPL 2026, Kavya Maran is making headlines because of reports about her personal life, and fans cannot stop talking about it.
Social media has been flooded with reactions after fresh reports claimed that the Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner is likely to marry popular music composer Anirudh Ravichander. Amid this, PCB gives green signal to Abrar Ahmed; set to join Kavya Maran’s Sunrisers Leeds team.
Anirudh Ravichander's uncle breaks silence on wedding reports with Kavya Maran
However, neither Kavya Maran nor Anirudh Ravichander has spoken publicly about the reports, but a recent statement from Anirudh's family has made the wedding rumors much stronger.
Veteran actor Y.G. Mahendra, who is Anirudh's uncle, recently spoke about the reported wedding during an interview. He praised Kavya for the way she handles such a big business and cricket franchise at a young age. He also said that both Kavya and Anirudh would make a wonderful couple.
The Times of India quoted Mahendra as saying, "He's a very soft boy. From what I've heard, they are going to get married. That girl is not just another ordinary girl. She has the capacity to handle such a big team (SRH). She has inherited her father's business genes. They're a good pair. Both of them should get together and indulge in musical business.”
Who is Anirudh Ravichander?
Meanwhile, Anirudh Ravichander is one of the biggest names in the Indian music industry. He became famous across the world in 2011 after his song ‘Why This Kolaveri Di’ turned into a massive viral hit. Since then, he has delivered music for several blockbuster films and has become one of the famous composers in the country.
His hit movies include 'Jailer,' 'Jawan,' 'Leo,' 'Jersey,' and many more. Over the years, Anirudh has built a huge fan following across the world with his music and is now counted among the top composers in Indian cinema.
He also comes from a famous film background. Superstar Rajinikanth is his uncle, while Aishwarya Rajinikanth, Soundarya Rajinikanth, and Hrishikesh are his cousins. His family's connection with art goes back many decades. His great-grandfather K. Subramanyam was a respected filmmaker, while his grandaunt Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam is a legendary classical dancer.
Kavya Maran's cricket connection
On the other hand, Kavya Maran is the daughter of media tycoon Kalanithi Maran and is the executive director of Sun TV Network. However, she is most famous among the cricket fans for her Sunrisers Hyderabad association in the IPL matches. Her expressions from the stands often go viral on social media during the tournament.
Apart from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kavya also co-owns Sunrisers Eastern Cape in South Africa's SA20 league and Sunrisers Leeds in England's The Hundred tournament. She has become one of the most recognized young faces in the world of franchise cricket.
Well, SRH had a strong IPL 2026 campaign under captain Pat Cummins. The team reached the playoffs but could not go any further after losing to the Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator.