Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala have decided to part ways after 13 years of marriage. The couple announced their separation through a joint statement shared on Kalyan's Instagram account late on Monday night.

Emphasising that the decision was reached amicably, the couple said their relationship would continue on the basis of mutual respect and friendship despite the end of their marriage.

They also made it clear that their children would remain their foremost priority, with both parents committed to ensuring their happiness and well-being.

The statement included a request to fans, supporters and well-wishers to avoid speculation and respect their privacy as they navigate the personal transition. The couple also expressed gratitude to those who had supported them throughout their relationship.

The announcement brings Kalyan's third marriage to an end.

Pawan Kalyan's previous marriages and family

Kalyan married Nandini in 1997, but their relationship ended in separation in 1999.

He subsequently married actor Renu Desai in 2009. The couple have two children together, a son and a daughter, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2012.

In 2013, Kalyan married Anna, who is originally from Russia. They have two children, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.

Despite announcing their separation, Kalyan and Anna have indicated that they intend to continue working together as parents.

From Telugu cinema to Andhra Pradesh politics

Born into a prominent film family, Pawan Kalyan is the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu. He made his acting debut in 1996 with the Telugu film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi and went on to establish himself as a popular actor in the Telugu film industry.

His political journey began in 2008 when he became president of Yuvarajyam, the youth wing of the Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), founded by Chiranjeevi.

Although Kalyan actively campaigned for the party, he did not contest elections or hold a constitutional position during that period. Following the PRP's merger with the Congress in 2011, he expressed dissatisfaction with the development and temporarily stepped away from active politics.

In March 2014, he launched the Jana Sena Party (JSP), marking the beginning of his independent political career.

Jana Sena's electoral journey and 2024 breakthrough

Kalyan's first major electoral test came during the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections. Jana Sena contested 140 constituencies, with Kalyan himself entering the contest from Gajuwaka and Bhimavaram.

However, he lost both seats to YSR Congress Party candidates. Jana Sena managed to secure just one Assembly constituency, Razole, in that election.

His political fortunes changed significantly in 2024 when he played a crucial role in bringing together the Jana Sena Party, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

The alliance secured a decisive victory in Andhra Pradesh, while Jana Sena achieved a remarkable result by winning every seat it contested.

Following the electoral victory, Kalyan took oath as Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister on June 14, 2024.

His latest personal announcement comes as he continues to hold a key position in the state's political leadership alongside his career in Telugu cinema.