November 10, 2026: Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their separation, bringing an end to their 13 year marriage.
A joint statement posted on Pawan Kalyan‘s Instagram page late on Tuesday night is doing rounds. According to the post widely used in media reports, the couple revealed that the decision was made with mutual understanding and respect, while emphasizing that they would continue to share a strong bond as friends and parents.
Despite widespread speculation on social media and several reports claiming that Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala have decided to part ways, neither of them has issued an official statement confirming the development as of now. The absence of a formal announcement has left fans hoping that the reports may not be true, with many expressing disbelief and urging people not to jump to conclusions. Until either Pawan or Anna addresses the rumours publicly, the claims remain unverified, prompting supporters to wait for an official clarification from the couple.
Addressing the development, the couple said that although their marriage has come to an end, their commitment to their children remains unchanged. They noted that their children’s happiness and well being will continue to be their top priority moving forward.
Pawan and Anna also appealed to fans, supporters and well wishers to respect their privacy as they navigate this personal chapter. Expressing gratitude for the support they have received over the years, the two thanked everyone who stood by them throughout their journey together.
The separation marks the end of Pawan Kalyan’s third marriage. The actor politician was first married to Nandini in 1997, with the relationship ending in 1999. He later married actor Renu Desai in 2009, and the couple welcomed two children before parting ways in 2012.
In 2013, Pawan Kalyan married Anna Konidala, who is originally from Russia. The couple have two children together, daughter Polena Anjana Pawanova and son Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
Pawan Kalyan, Anna Announce Separation After 13 Years
Apart from his personal life, Pawan Kalyan remains one of the most influential figures in Telugu cinema and Andhra Pradesh politics. The younger brother of megastar Chiranjeevi and actor producer Nagendra Babu, he made his acting debut with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996 and went on to establish himself as one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars.
On the political front, Kalyan founded the Jana Sena Party in 2014 after previously being associated with the Praja Rajyam Party. Following years of political campaigning and electoral challenges, he emerged as a key architect of the alliance between the Jana Sena Party, Telugu Desam Party and Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections. The alliance secured a sweeping victory, and Kalyan was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 14, 2024.
Despite the end of their marriage, Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala have made it clear that they intend to move forward with mutual respect and a shared focus on their family’s future.