The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and his wife stated they will remain friends and prioritise their children's well-being.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their separation, according to News18, India Today and The Indian Express. The couple issued a joint statement on Monday, November 9, stating they decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.
The statement, which was shared by Kalyan's political party Jana Sena, noted that while their marriage has ended, they remain good friends and devoted parents. They said 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 over the years. The announcement does not mention divorce proceedings or specific arrangements regarding their children.
Kalyan and Anna, a Russian citizen, married on September 30, 2013. They have two children, a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, and a son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
This marks the third marriage for the actor-politician. He previously married Nandini in 1997, who he separated from in 1999, and Renu Desai in 2009, from whom he divorced in 2012.
