Published Nov 10, 2026 | 12:21 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 10, 2026 | 12:29 AM
Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh K Pawan Kalyan.
Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan Konidela and his wife Anna Konidela née Lezhneva have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.
A statement issued in the names of the two did not disclose the reasons behind the decision. But it stated that although their marital relationship was coming to an end, they would continue to remain good friends and fulfil their responsibilities as dedicated parents to their children.
The couple also requested the public and well-wishers to respect their privacy during this period of personal transition.
They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who had supported them throughout their journey.
There was no mention of whether divorce proceedings had begun, nor were any details provided about arrangements concerning the children’s custody.
According to Jana Sena sources, the couple had reportedly been discussing the terms of separation for the past few months.
The sources stated that both Pawan Kalyan Konidela and Anna Konidela have already filed a divorce petition in the Family Court and reiterated that the decision to separate was being taken by mutual consent.
The 46-year-old Anna Lezhneva, a former Russian-Indian actress, is Pawan Kalyan’s third wife. The two got married on September 30, 2013. The couple have a son. Pawan Kalyan had also adopted Polena, Anna’s daughter from her first marriage.
The 55-year-old Pawan Kalyan also has two kids from his second marriage to the actress Renu Desai.
(With inputs from Sarath Chandra B. Edited by R Rajesh Kumar.)
