Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, have announced they are separating after 13 years of marriage.
“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. “During this personal transition, we seek your understanding, kindness, and respect for our privacy.
The minister was previously married to Nandini and actor-model Renu Desai in 1997, but their marriage soon ended.
In a joint statement posted late last night on Kalyan’s Instagram page, they said they made the decision with “mutual understanding and respect”. They also said that the two would remain good friends. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has stood by us throughout this journey,” it said.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna confirmed their decision in a joint statement issued through the Jana Sena’s official WhatsApp media group. During his time with PRP, Kalyan did not contest elections or hold any constitutional post, though he actively campaigned for the party. 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. 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,” the joint statement issued by Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela read.
He began his political career in 2008 as the president of Yuvarajyam, the youth wing of the Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), founded by his elder brother, Chiranjeevi. Earlier reporting noted: Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan and wife Anna Konidela announce separation Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan and wife Anna Konidela announce separation Earlier reporting noted: Vijayawada : Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister K Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidela, announced their separation on Monday, after 13 years of marriage, in a joint statement.
Earlier reporting noted: “After sharing a significant part of our lives, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.

