Pawan Kalyan Announces Separation From Anna Konidala: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their decision to part ways after 13 years of marriage. The couple confirmed the development through a joint statement addressed to their family members, friends and well-wishers, stating that the decision was taken with mutual understanding and respect.
In their statement, the couple said they would continue to maintain a friendly relationship despite their separation and remain committed to their responsibilities as parents.
“Though our marriage has come to an end, we remain good friends and devoted parents to our wonderful children,” the couple stated. They further emphasised that the happiness and well-being of their children would continue to be their shared priority.
The statement also requested privacy during this personal transition. Thanking those who had supported them throughout their journey, the couple asked their well-wishers to respect their decision and extend their understanding during this period.
Pawan Kalyan’s Three Marriages: What We Know
The announcement has brought attention to Pawan Kalyan’s personal life, particularly his marital history. The actor-politician has been married three times.
Pawan Kalyan first married Nandini in May 1997. However, the marriage did not last, and the couple reportedly began living separately in 1999. Their divorce was legally finalised in 2008.
He later entered a relationship with actress Renu Desai, whom he met during the making of the Telugu film Badri. The two were together for several years before getting married in January 2009 in a ceremony conducted according to Arya Samaj traditions. They have two children, son Akira Nandan and daughter Aadya. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2012. Renu has previously spoken about their separation, maintaining that they continued to share a friendly relationship while co-parenting their children.
In September 2013, Pawan Kalyan married Anna Lezhneva, a Russian national, under the Special Marriage Act. The two reportedly met while working on the Telugu film Teen Maar, which was released in 2011. They have two children together.
