The company
Radaan Mediaworks India Limited is one of South India's most respected and enduring media and entertainment companies, with a legacy spanning over three decades. Founded in 1994 by acclaimed actor and entrepreneur Radhika Sarathkumar and incorporated in 1999, Radaan has played a significant role in shaping regional television entertainment across India.
Thousands of hours of serials, non-fiction programming, feature films, digital content and live events — broadcast on Sun TV, Gemini TV, Udaya TV, Surya TV, Zee Network and other leading networks, with a decade-plus association with Sun TV at its core.
Headquartered in Chennai and publicly listed, the company continues to expand into digital entertainment, branded content, IP creation and events.
The arc
1994
Founded as a proprietary house by Radhika Sarathkumar
1999
Incorporated as Radaan Mediaworks India Limited
2000s
The Sun TV era — Chithi, Selvi, Annamalai, Vaani Rani
Today
9 YouTube channels, 6 languages, digital-first network
Recognition
Leadership
Chairperson & Managing Director
Founder and creative force of Radaan. An accomplished business personality and role model in the media and entertainment industry, she has acted in more than 300 films and numerous primetime serials, winning the National Award, Filmfare Awards, Tamil Nadu State Government Award and the Malaysian Film Association Award among others. She leads day-to-day creative direction hands-on.
Non-Executive Director
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and one of Tamil cinema's leading actors with over 100 films. Winner of the Tamil Nadu State Government Award for Best Actor, M.G.R. Award, Filmfare and Kalaimamani awards. Honorary President of the South Indian Artistes Association.
Independent Director
Television-business marketing specialist and founder of Magic Square Entertainment Private Limited, a digital media company, whose vision includes Medianews4U, one of India's leading media-community platforms.
Independent Director
Over 20 years across investment banking, corporate finance, M&A and consulting with Citigroup and Axis Bank. Graduate degrees in Accounting and Law, MBA and Company Secretary; adjudged a top-10 CIO for 2021 by CEO Insights.
Non-Executive Director
BA Economics (Stella Maris College, Chennai), MA Sports Business (Leeds Metropolitan University, UK). Joined Radaan in 2014 and led digital and non-fiction operations as New Media Head from 2015.
Independent Director
MBA in Media & Entertainment (Manipal University). Previously with Silly Monks Entertainment, The Quince Studio and Cameo Films, producing films, web series, digital series and ad films.
