Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their separation after 13 years of marriage.
In a joint statement shared on Kalyan’s Instagram page, they 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.
The couple also asked people to respect their privacy during this personal transition and thanked 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 said.
Kalyan and Anna, a Russian citizen, married in 2013. They have two children—a son and a daughter. Their separation marks the end of Kalyan’s third marriage.
The actor previously married Nandini in 1997, but they separated in 1999. He later married actor-model Renu Desai in 2009, but the couple parted ways in 2012. Kalyan and Renu, too, have two children—a daughter and a son.
Kalyan, the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, made his acting debut with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996.
