Pawan Kalyan, wife Anna announce separation

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidela have announced their decision to part ways after 13 years of marriage. The couple, in a joint statement shared late on Monday night, said the decision was taken with "mutual understanding and respect". "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," the statement read. 

Pawan Kalyan has Divorced his third Wife Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor #PawanKalyan Konidala and his wife Anna Konidala (Anna Lezhneva) have announced their separation, ending their 13-year marriage. The couple released a joint statement confirming they have parted ways with mutual understanding and respect. They stated they remain good friends and devoted parents to their children, prioritizing the children's happiness and well-being. They requested kindness, understanding, and respect for their privacy during the transition. This marks Pawan Kalyan's third marriage after his previous marriages to Nandini (divorced 2008) and Renu Desai (divorced 2012).

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Addressing their well-wishers, the couple also requested people to respect their privacy during this personal transition and expressed gratitude to everyone who has stood by them. "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 statement added. It was signed by both Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela. The statement did not specify any reason for the separation.
Pawan Kalyan, the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, made his acting debut with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996. He was previously married to Nandini and actor-model Renu Desai. Pawan married Nandini in 1997, but soon their marriage ended. He later tied the knot with Renu Desai in 2009, and they parted ways in 2012. The former couple shares two children, Akira Nandan and Aadhya. In 2013, Pawan married Anna, who is originally from Russia. They have two children together, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.