Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their decision to part ways after sharing a significant part of their lives together. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Minister’s office, the decision was taken with mutual understanding and respect. The news broke on Monday night amid Diwali festivities across India. The couple did not reveal the reason behind parting ways. However, reports claim that they were planning to seek divorce for the past few months
Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala end their 13-year marriage
As per the statement accessed by ANI, Pawan and Anna wrote, “After sharing a significant part of our lives together, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect. Though our marriage has come to an end, we remain good friends and devoted parents to our wonderful children. Their happiness and well-being will always remain our shared priority.”
Addressing their well-wishers, the couple also requested people to respect their privacy during this personal transition and expressed gratitude to everyone who has stood by them. “During this personal transition, we seek your understanding, kindness, and respect for our privacy. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has stood by us throughout this journey,” the statement concluded.
Anna Konidala deactivates Instagram amid separation procedure
Anna, who recently joined Instagram, deactivated the account hours before the announcement. According to Hindustan Times, they filed a divorce petition in the Family Court. No further details on the case have been shared. Reportedly, the statement was shared by Jana Sena on its WhatsApp group and to the local media in Andhra Pradesh.
Who is Pawan Kalyan?
Pawan Kalyan, the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, made his acting debut with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996. He was previously married to Nandini and actor-model Renu Desai. Pawan married Nandini in 1997, but soon their marriage ended. He later tied the knot with Renu Desai in 2009, and they parted ways in 2012. The former couple shares two children, Akira Nandan and Aadhya.
In 2013, Pawan married Anna, who is originally from Russia. They have two children together, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
In 2025, Mark Shankar Pawanovich sustained injuries in a major fire breakout incident at his school in Singapore. He suffered burns and smoke-related complications. Pawan travelled to Singapore and brought him back amid tight security and medical attention.
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