Pawan Kalyan, Anna Lezhneva announce separation after 13 years of marriage, say 'We remain good friends and devoted parents'

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Lezhneva have announced their separation after 13 years of marriage. The couple shared the news through a joint statement on Monday night, saying they had decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect. They also made it clear that their separation would not affect their responsibilities towards their children.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna Lezhneva issue joint statement of their separation

The statement was shared by Pawan Kalyan's political party, Jana Sena. Addressing their decision to end the marriage, the couple said "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 be our shared priority."




In their statement, Pawan Kalyan and Anna said that their children's happiness and well-being would remain their biggest priority. They described themselves as devoted parents and said they would continue to support their children together.

The couple also thanked those who had stood by them throughout their relationship. Requesting privacy during this personal phase, they further added, "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,"

Neither Pawan Kalyan nor Anna has spoken publicly about the reasons behind their separation. Their joint statement also did not mention whether they had initiated divorce proceedings or provide details about arrangements concerning their children.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna's marriage and children

For the unversed, Pawan Kalyan married Anna, a Russian citizen, in 2013. The couple have two children together, a daughter and a son. While Anna has largely stayed away from the public spotlight, Pawan Kalyan has continued to balance his film career with his political responsibilities.



The separation marks the end of the actor's third marriage. Before marrying Anna, Pawan Kalyan was married to Nandini in 1997. However, their relationship ended in separation in 1999.

He later married actor Renu Desai in 2009. The former couple have two children together, a son and a daughter. Their marriage eventually ended in divorce in 2012.

Pawan Kalyan continues to serve as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, alongside his political and film commitments. He is also known for his work in Telugu cinema, with a career spanning several decades.