Pawan Kalyan, wife Anna Konidala announce separation after 13 years of marriage
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, have announced their decision to separate after 13 years of marriage.
The couple shared the news through a joint statement posted late Monday night on Kalyan's Instagram account, saying the decision was taken with "mutual understanding and respect".
Despite ending their marriage, the two said they would continue to share a friendly relationship and remain committed to raising their children together.
"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 statement read.
Pawan Kalyan, Anna request privacy
In their statement, the couple also appealed to their well-wishers and the public to respect their privacy as they navigate this personal transition.
"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," they said.
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The announcement marks the end of Kalyan's third marriage.
Pawan Kalyan's three marriages
Kalyan first married Nandini in 1997. The marriage ended in separation in 1999.
He subsequently married actor Renu Desai in 2009. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter, before their marriage ended in divorce in 2012.
In 2013, Kalyan married Anna Konidala, who originally hails from Russia. They have two children together — Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
From Telugu cinema to Andhra Pradesh politics
The younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, Pawan Kalyan made his acting debut with the 1996 Telugu film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi.
Apart from his successful film career, Kalyan has also emerged as a prominent political figure in Andhra Pradesh.
He entered politics in 2008 as president of Yuvarajyam, the youth wing of the Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), founded by Chiranjeevi.
Although he did not contest elections or hold a constitutional position during this period, he actively campaigned for the party.
After the PRP merged with the Congress in 2011, Kalyan expressed dissatisfaction with the development and stepped away from active politics for a while.
In March 2014, he founded the Jana Sena Party (JSP) and campaigned during the 2014 elections.
His political journey initially faced setbacks. In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, Kalyan contested from Gajuwaka and Bhimavaram but lost both seats to YSR Congress Party candidates. Jana Sena managed to win just one seat, Razole.
However, the party made a remarkable comeback in the 2024 elections.
Kalyan played a crucial role in bringing together the Jana Sena Party, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) into an electoral alliance.
The coalition registered a sweeping victory, with Jana Sena winning all the seats it contested.
Following the alliance's victory, Kalyan was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 14, 2024.
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