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Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala announce separation after 13 years of marriage

The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and his wife will remain good friends and devoted parents to their children.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala announced their decision to part ways on Monday night. According to Times Now, the couple decided to end their 13-year marriage with mutual understanding and respect.

In a joint statement, the couple said that although their marriage has come to an end, they remain good friends and devoted parents. They stated that the happiness and well-being of their children will always remain their shared priority.

The couple requested well-wishers to respect their privacy during this personal transition. They also expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported them throughout their journey.

Anna Konidala, a Russian national, had deactivated her Instagram account hours before the announcement. The Hindustan Times reported that the couple filed a divorce petition in the Family Court.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna married in 2013 and have two children, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich. The Deputy Chief Minister was previously married to Nandini and Renu Desai.

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