Pawan Kalyan and Wife Anna Konidala Announce Separation
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their separation after 13 years of marriage, citing mutual understanding and respect.
The Cliff News | 10 November 2026
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, have publicly announced their decision to separate after 13 years of marriage. The announcement was made through a joint statement shared on Kalyan's Instagram page late last night.
The couple stated that the separation was made with "mutual understanding and respect." They emphasized their commitment to remaining good friends and prioritizing the happiness and well-being of their two children. "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.
Personal Transition and Privacy
In their statement, Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala requested understanding, kindness, and respect for their privacy during this personal transition period. They extended heartfelt gratitude to their well-wishers for their support throughout their journey.
This separation marks the end of Kalyan's third marriage. He was previously married to Nandini from 1997 to 1999. His second marriage was to actor Renu Desai from 2009, with whom he has two children, a daughter and a son, before their divorce in 2012. Kalyan married Anna, who is originally from Russia, in 2013. They have two children together: Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
Pawan Kalyan's Political Career
Pawan Kalyan, the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, made his acting debut in 1996. He entered politics in 2008, serving as the president of the youth wing of the Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), founded by his elder brother. After the PRP merged with the Congress in 2011, Kalyan took a break from politics.
In March 2014, he founded the Jana Sena Party. He actively campaigned in the 2014 elections. The party contested in 140 constituencies in the 2019 general elections in Andhra Pradesh, winning only one seat. In the 2024 general and state Assembly elections, Kalyan played a pivotal role in forming an alliance between JSP, TDP, and BJP. The alliance achieved a landslide victory, with the Jana Sena Party winning all the seats it contested. Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 14, 2024.