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Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announces divorce with Anna Konidela
Updated on: 10 November, 2026 10:54 AM IST |Kavya Agarwal
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announces divorce with Anna Konidela
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, film actor and philanthropist Konidela Pawan Kalyan has shared a shocking news with all his fans and followers. He announced his separation from his wife Anna Konidela after being married for 13 whole years.
In a joint statement, the couple said: “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.”
The couple also requested the public and well-wishers to respect their privacy during this personal transition and urged everyone to approach the matter with understanding. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who had supported them throughout their journey.
According to Jana Sena sources, discussions regarding the matter had reportedly been taking place between the two for the past few months. The sources confirmed that both had already filed a petition in the Family Court and reiterated that the decision to separate was being taken by mutual consent.
About Pawan Kalyan’s personal life
Pawan Kalyan is the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, and the uncle of actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Varun Tej, Niharika Konidela, Sai Durgha Tej, and Panja Vaisshnav Tej. He married Nandini in May 1997, but they separated by 1999. In 2001, Kalyan began a relationship with Renu Desai, and they married in January 2009 in a ceremony conducted according to Arya Samaj rites at his residence in Jubilee Hills. They have a son and a daughter together. The couple divorced in 2012. Renu later stated that they parted ways for personal reasons but still maintain a friendly relationship. Kalyan married Anna Lezhneva, a Russian citizen, in September 2013 under the Special Marriage Act at a Sub-Registrar Office in Hyderabad. The couple has a daughter and a son.
About Pawan Kalyan
Konidela Pawan Kalyan is an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and martial artist serving as the 11th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since June 2024. He also serves as the Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forest, Science and Technology in the Government of Andhra Pradesh as MLA representing the Pithapuram constituency. He is the founder and president of the Janasena Party. He is among the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has been featured in Forbes India`s Celebrity 100 list multiple times since 2012.
In a joint statement, the couple said: “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.”
The couple also requested the public and well-wishers to respect their privacy during this personal transition and urged everyone to approach the matter with understanding. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who had supported them throughout their journey.
According to Jana Sena sources, discussions regarding the matter had reportedly been taking place between the two for the past few months. The sources confirmed that both had already filed a petition in the Family Court and reiterated that the decision to separate was being taken by mutual consent.
About Pawan Kalyan’s personal life
Pawan Kalyan is the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, and the uncle of actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Varun Tej, Niharika Konidela, Sai Durgha Tej, and Panja Vaisshnav Tej. He married Nandini in May 1997, but they separated by 1999. In 2001, Kalyan began a relationship with Renu Desai, and they married in January 2009 in a ceremony conducted according to Arya Samaj rites at his residence in Jubilee Hills. They have a son and a daughter together. The couple divorced in 2012. Renu later stated that they parted ways for personal reasons but still maintain a friendly relationship. Kalyan married Anna Lezhneva, a Russian citizen, in September 2013 under the Special Marriage Act at a Sub-Registrar Office in Hyderabad. The couple has a daughter and a son.
About Pawan Kalyan
Konidela Pawan Kalyan is an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and martial artist serving as the 11th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since June 2024. He also serves as the Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forest, Science and Technology in the Government of Andhra Pradesh as MLA representing the Pithapuram constituency. He is the founder and president of the Janasena Party. He is among the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has been featured in Forbes India`s Celebrity 100 list multiple times since 2012.
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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
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