The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Anna Konidala will remain friends and prioritise their children's well-being.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala announced their separation in a joint statement on Monday, November 9. The couple, who married in 2013, decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect, according to reports by News18 and India Today.
The statement, which was shared by the Jana Sena party, noted that while the marriage has ended, the couple will remain good friends and devoted parents. They stated that the happiness and well-being of their children will remain their shared priority.
The couple requested privacy during this personal transition and expressed gratitude to those who have supported them throughout their journey, The Indian Express reported.
Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala have two children, a daughter and a son. Anna, a Russian citizen, had previously requested to be addressed by her married name, Anna Konidala, rather than Anna Lezhneva.
This marks the third marriage for the actor-turned-politician. He was previously married to Nandini in 1997 and separated in 1999, and to Renu Desai in 2009 before divorcing in 2012, India Today reported.
