Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced that they are parting ways after 13 years of marriage. The announcement was made on 9 November 2026 through a joint statement.
In the statement, the couple said the decision was taken with mutual understanding and respect. They said the marriage has ended, but they remain good friends and devoted parents. They added that the happiness and well-being of their children is their shared priority.
Jana Sena sources said the couple had been discussing the separation for several months. They have already filed a mutual-consent divorce petition in a Family Court. The public statement did not give any reasons for the split. It also did not share details on child custody arrangements.
Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala (née Lezhneva) met on the sets of the 2011 film Teen Maar. They married on 30 September 2013 in Hyderabad.
The couple has two children, daughter Polena Anjana Pawanova and son Mark Shankar Pawanovich. Anna, originally from Russia, is a former model and actress. This was Pawan Kalyan’s third marriage, after Nandini and Renu Desai.
The news drew wide attention because of Pawan Kalyan’s dual profile as a popular Telugu actor and a senior political leader. It was covered by outlets including The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, News18 and The Times of India. In their joint statement, the couple requested privacy for themselves and their children during this time.
