A joint statement from the couple confirmed their decision to part ways, while a family court petition was also reportedly filed.
After 13 years of marriage, South Indian actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidela decided to separate. The couple announced their decision in a joint statement released late Monday night, November 9.
They said their decision came after sharing several years of life together. Both agreed to part ways with mutual respect and understanding.
Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela share joint statement
In their statement, Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela explained that their separation would not affect their responsibilities towards their children.
They also said they planned to maintain a friendly relationship and continue raising their children together. Their children’s happiness and well-being remained their main concern.
The couple asked fans, supporters and the public to respect their privacy during this time. They also thanked those who had supported them throughout their marriage.
The statement did not explain what led to their decision. It also did not provide details about the legal process or arrangements for their children.
Meanwhile, sources close to the Jana Sena Party reportedly confirmed that the couple had filed a petition for divorce by mutual consent at a family court. Discussions about their separation had reportedly continued for several months.
Pawan Kalyan and Anna Lezhneva, who was also known as Anna Konidela, got married in 2013. They had met while working on the film Tees Maar Khan. The couple had two children, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
Before marrying Anna, Pawan Kalyan was married to actor Renu Desai. They separated in 2011, and their divorce was finalised in 2012.
His first marriage was with Nandini in 1997. Their relationship ended in separation, and their divorce was granted in 2008.
The latest announcement marked another change in the actor’s personal life. However, neither Pawan Kalyan nor Anna Konidela shared further details about their decision.