Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela File for Divorce

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan Konidela has announced his separation from his wife, Anna Konidela, after 13 years of marriage. In a joint statement released on Monday night, the couple stated they are parting ways with mutual understanding and respect after sharing a significant part of their lives together.

Family and Future

Despite the end of their marriage, both confirmed they will remain good friends and focus on their duties as dedicated parents to their children. The joint statement highlighted that their children's happiness and well-being remain their shared top priority. The couple also asked the public and well-wishers to respect their privacy during this personal transition and thanked everyone who supported them throughout their journey.

Court and Background

The statement did not mention specific reasons for the separation, legal proceedings, or child custody arrangements. However, Jana Sena sources confirmed that discussions had been going on for a few months and a petition has already been filed in the Family Court by mutual consent. Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela married in 2013, after meeting when she appeared in a minor role in his 2011 film Tees Maar Khan. They share two children, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich. Pawan Kalyan was previously married to Renu Desai, whom he separated from in 2011 and divorced in 2012, and to Nandini from Visakhapatnam from 1997 to 1999, whom he divorced in 2008.

Context

High-profile personal announcements by political figures often draw intense public and media scrutiny, prompting couples to request privacy. Family court filings by mutual consent allow public figures to handle personal transitions legally while attempting to keep specific details private.