Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, Anna Konidala Announce Separation After 13 Years

Amaravati, November 10: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, have announced their separation after more than 13 years of marriage. The couple confirmed their decision in a joint statement issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, saying they had decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.

Joint statement confirms separation: Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala said their marriage had come to an end, but they would continue to remain friends and committed parents. They emphasised that their children's happiness and well-being would remain their shared priority. The couple also thanked those who had supported them during their marriage and requested understanding, kindness and respect for their privacy during the transition.

No reason given for the separation: The joint statement did not explain the reasons behind their decision. It also provided no details about custody arrangements or the status of formal divorce proceedings. According to media reports citing Jana Sena sources, the couple had been discussing separation for several months, and a mutual-consent divorce petition had reportedly been filed in Family Court. However, these details were not confirmed in the couple's statement.

Married in September 2013: Pawan Kalyan and Russian-born former model and actress Anna Konidala married on September 30, 2013. They met around the time of the Telugu film Teen Maar, in which Anna also appeared. The couple have two children, daughter Polena Anjana Pawanova and son Mark Shankar Pawanovich. Anna, previously known as Anna Lezhneva, publicly requested in mid-2026 that people address her as Anna Konidala.

Pawan Kalyan's third marriage: Before marrying Anna, Pawan Kalyan was married to Nandini in 1997. Their divorce was finalised in 2008. He later married actress Renu Desai in 2009, and their marriage ended in 2012. Pawan Kalyan and Renu Desai have two children together. His marriage to Anna Konidala was his third.

Couple requests privacy: The announcement has drawn widespread coverage across Indian media, including reports by Deccan Herald and other national publications. Despite confirming the end of their marriage, Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala have stressed their continued friendship and shared responsibilities towards their children. They have asked supporters, the media and the public to respect their privacy as they move forward separately.