Executive Profile

Visionary Creative & Broadcast Executive with over 19 years of experience leading content strategy, network programming, large-scale live events and premium television productions across India's leading media networks.

Produced and supervised content across 18 television channels, 8 languages, and 10 countries, delivering award-winning programming, blockbuster film campaigns, international entertainment formats and network-defining broadcast properties.

An accomplished leader with deep expertise spanning creative strategy, channel branding, original IP development, content acquisition, live television, movie marketing, OTT launches and large-scale event production, consistently delivering commercially successful and high-impact audience experiences.

Currently associated with Sun TV Network, driving creative excellence across Cluster Channels, Special Projects, Movies, Non-Fiction Programming and International Content.

Professional Experience

Cluster Head – Creative & Programming

SUN TV NETWORK
2021 – Present

Member of the leadership team responsible for driving creative strategy and premium entertainment programming across Sun TV Network.

Key Scope & Responsibilities

  • Creative Strategy & Channel Programming
  • Original IP & Format Development
  • International Content Acquisition
  • Movie Promotions & Broadcast Branding
  • Production Leadership & Vendor Strategy
  • Celebrity Relations & Team Leadership (70+)

Key Accomplishments

  • Led creative strategy across Sun TV Cluster Channels.
  • Directed high-impact creative execution for Sun Pictures blockbusters.
  • Introduced original programming formats capturing top ratings.
  • Systematically improved production quality across regional channels.
  • Managed large-scale creative operations and high-value properties.

Head – Non-Fiction & Special Events

SUN TV NETWORK
2009 – 2020

Responsible for creative direction and production of premium non-fiction programming and mega live events across the network's 32 channels, driving brand leadership and record audience engagement.

Key Scope & Responsibilities

  • End-to-end creative leadership for Non-Fiction
  • Original concepts development & ideation
  • Budget control & vendor management
  • Mega live event production & broadcasting
  • Premium celebrity styling & guest coordination

Key Projects Led

Sun Kudumbam Awards SIIMA Awards Filmfare Awards South Celebrity Cricket League Nadigar Sangam Cricket Sun Singer Yaari No.1 Sun Comedy SunRisers IPL Launches 25 Years of Sun TV Gemini TV Puraskaralu

Senior Executive Producer

STAR VIJAY
2006 – 2009

Produced several of the network's flagship entertainment properties, driving creative excellence and introducing state-of-the-art production standards to regional television.

Flagship Properties Produced:
Super Singer LIVE Vijay Awards Kamal 50 Grand Master Ladies Club Dum Dum Dum Point 2 Point Shopping Sundari

Creative Portfolio & Signature Productions

Sun Pictures & Film Promotions

Creative campaign leadership and mega promotional launches for blockbuster south Indian cinema:

Enthiran Petta Master Sarkar Mersal Puli Thalaivaa Namma Veettu Pillai Kanchana 2 & 3 Remo Sandakozhi 2 Coolie Audio Launch

Original TV Formats Created

Conceived, pitched, and formatted highly successful regional television shows:

  • Raja vs Raja Yaru & Loud Speaker (Reality & Debate)
  • Champion & Old is Gold (Gamified Entertainment)
  • Honeymoon Travels & Honeymoon Jodigal (Couple Reality)
  • Namma Veettu Kalyanam & Dum Dum Dum (Celebrity Weddings)
  • Shopping Sundari & Point 2 Point (Interactive Game Shows)
  • TV Stars, Paadava Vaa, Mayalogam, Kitchen Taste Champions

International Productions

Directed and produced live shows, awards ceremonies, and broadcasts in 10+ countries:

IndiaSingaporeMalaysiaThailand QatarDubai / UAESri LankaNepal BelgiumFranceAfghanistan

Film • Digital • OTT • Sports

Comprehensive creative direction across multiple platforms and domains:

  • Advertisement & Corporate Films
  • Television & Feature Films
  • Digital Video Content & Documentaries
  • Election Programming & Debates
  • Live Sports & IPL Team Launches
  • Celebrity Events & NGO Telethons
  • OTT Launches & Network Rebranding