Mumbai: Telugu actor and Andhra Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidela have announced their separation after 13 years of marriage.
Kalyan and Anna released a joint statement, saying they have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.
“To our well-wishers, near and dear ones… After sharing a significant part of our lives together, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.
“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,” the duo said in a statement.
Pawan Kalyan, president of the Jana Sena Party, met his wife Anna during the shoot of the Telugu film “Teen Maar” in 2011, where Anna had a small role. They got married in 2013 and have two children together.
This was Kalyan’s third marriage. Kalyan was previously married to Nandini in 1997. They divorced in 2008 and after that he married actor Renu Desai, with whom he has two children. They divorced in 2012.
Apart from a successful career in Telugu cinema, Kalyan is also a prominent figure in Andra Pradesh’s politics. He was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh June 12, 2024.
