Pawan Kalyan, Wife Anna Announce Separation After 13 Years; A Look Back At Actor's Previous Two Marriages

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, are parting their ways after 13 years of marriage.

On Tuesday, the duo announced in a joint statement that they 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," the statement read.

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They went on to state, "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."

How did Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala meet?

Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala (formerly Anna Lezhneva) met in 2011 on the sets of the Telugu film Teen Maar, in which Pawan Kalyan played the lead role and Anna made a brief appearance/small role.

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(Image: Jana Sena WhatsApp media group)

Pawan Kalyan's previous two marriages

Pawan Kalyan married Nandini in September 1997 in an arranged marriage. The relationship reportedly faced difficulties and the couple separated in 1999.

Their divorce was legally finalised in 2008 following a prolonged legal process. According to reports, Pawan Kalyan agreed to a one-time alimony settlement of ₹5 crore.

Pawan Kalyan met actress and model Renu Desai while working on the Telugu film Badri. The two later developed a relationship and also appeared together in Johnny.

The couple welcomed their son, Akira Nandan, in 2004, before getting married on January 28, 2009, in an Arya Samaj ceremony at Pawan's Hyderabad residence. Their daughter, Aadhya, was born in 2010. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2012.

FAQs

Who is Anna Konidela?

Anna is a Russian national and former actress/model. In July 2026, she shared a public message on Instagram, stating she had officially adopted her husband's surname upon their marriage.

Have Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela filed for divorce?

According to reports from Jana Sena Party sources, a mutual consent divorce petition has been filed in the Family Court.

How long were Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela married?

They got married on September 30, 2013, making their marriage roughly 13 years old at the time of the separation announcement.