Karun Nair’s Profile, Net Worth, IPL Salary, Lifestyle, Cars Collection, Lesser-Known Facts And Much More

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Indian international cricketer Karun Kaladharan Nair, popularly referred to as “Karun Nair”, is currently making waves in the world of cricket after making a roaring comeback for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The top-order batsman and occasional off-break bowler, Karun Kaladharan Nair, is so far the only second Indian batsman to smash a triple century in the test cricket format, speaking volumes about his unwavering dominance on the field.

Keeping in mind his ground-breaking innings, Karun Kaladharan Nair was officially acquired by the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise for a staggering INR 50 lakhs at the 2025 TATA IPL mega auction held in Jeddah in November 2024. In one of his recent matches against the Mumbai Indians (MI), Karun made a formidable comeback and smashed 89 runs off just 40 deliveries, leaving the bowling attack of MI entirely annihilated.

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In this article, we will take a look at Karun’s net worth, lifestyle, achievements, family, and much more.

Karun Nair’s Profile, Net Worth, IPL Salary, Lifestyle, Cars Collection, Lesser-Known Facts And Much More

Karun Nair

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Karun Nair Biography

Real Name: Karun Kaladharan Nair

Nickname: Kulla

Profession: Indian international cricketer

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Nationality: Indian

Gender:  Male

Karun Nair Physical Status

Height: 1.70m

Weight: 68 Kg

Body Measurements: Chest (40 inches), Waist (38 inches), Biceps (12 inches)

Build: Athletic

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Karun Nair Personal Life

Date of Birth: 6 December 1991

Place of Birth: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

School: Frank Anthony Public School

College: Jain University, Bangalore

Highest Educational Qualifications: BCom (Hons)

Zodiac Sign:

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Hobbies: Reading

Karun Nair Family Life

Mother’s Name: Prema Nair

Father’s Name: Kaladharan Nair

Marital Status: Married

Spouse Name: Sanaya Tankariwala

Children’s Name: Kayaan (son), Samara (daughter)

Karun Nair IPL Salary

An anecdote of Karun’s IPL salary is provided below:

S.NoYearIPL TeamAuction Price
12012Royal Challengers BangaloreINR 8 Lakhs
22013Royal Challengers BangaloreINR 8 Lakhs
32014Rajasthan RoyalsINR 75 Lakhs
42015Rajasthan RoyalsINR 4 Crore
52016Delhi DaredevilsINR 4 Crore
62017Delhi DaredevilsINR 4 Crore
72018Kings XI PunjabINR 5.6 Crore
82019Kings XI PunjabINR 5.6 Crore
92020Kings XI PunjabINR 5.6 Crore
102021Kolkata Knight RidersINR 50 Lakhs
112022Rajasthan RoyalsINR 1.4 Crore
122023Unsold
132024Unsold
142025Delhi CapitalsINR 50 Lakhs

Karun Nair Net Worth

According to the reports and statistics, Indian professional cricketer and the current batting sensation of the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise, Karun has an enormous net worth of INR 50 Crores as of April 2025.

Karun Nair Car Collection

With a whopping net worth of INR 50 crores, Karun undoubtedly owns a glitzy collection of cars. An anecdote of Karun’s swanky car-collection is provided below:

S.NoCar ModelPrice
1Škoda SedanINR 10-12 Lakhs
2Ford MustangINR 1 Crore
3BMW 7 SeriesINR 1.84 Crore

Karun Nair’s Major Achievements

  • Karun smashed a record total of 303 runs against England in December 2016 establishing himself as the second Indian batsman after Virender Sehwag to achieve a triple century in Test cricket.
  • Additionally, Karun established a new world record of scoring an unbeaten total of 542 during without being dismissed during the 2024–25 Vijay Hazare Trophy season.
  • In the same 2024–25 Vijay Hazare Trophy season, Karun also scored a total of five centuries garnering immense attention and praise from the cricket aficionados.
  • After being unsold for two long years, Karun has successfully made his roaring IPL comeback for the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.

Here Are Some Lesser Known Facts About Karun Nair That You Probably Don’t Know About

  • Karun survived a terrifying boat accident in Kerala during a temple festival just a month before he smashed his historical triple century against England in the 2016 test series.
  • Karun’s name was inspired by the iconic character of Mahabharata “Karna”.
  • While growing up, Karun looked upon Rahul Dravid as one of his biggest inspirations in the world of cricket.
  • In one of his interviews, Karun revealed he is really fond of gaming and frequently indulges in playing PlayStation, especially games like FIFA and Call of Duty.