Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela announce seperation: How did Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM meet Russian model for the first time?

Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidela have announced their decision to part ways after 13 years of marriage. The couple confirmed their separation in a joint statement issued late on Monday night, describing the decision as mutual and stating that they would continue to maintain a cordial relationship. Their relationship began on the sets of the 2011 Telugu film Teen Maar, in which Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela worked together. The two eventually got married in September 2013 and spent over a decade together. Their separation announcement marks the end of their 13-year marriage.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela: How the two met?

Anna Konidela and Pawan Kalyan's paths first crossed in 2011 on the sets of the Telugu film Teen Maar, which featured the actor in the lead role and Anna in a supporting appearance. Their professional association during the film's production eventually developed into a relationship, culminating in their marriage in September 2013.

Born Anna Lezhneva in Russia, Anna is a former model and actress who gradually became familiar to Telugu audiences following her relationship with Pawan Kalyan. Despite being married to one of Telugu cinema's prominent actors, she has largely stayed away from the limelight, making only occasional public appearances alongside him.


Anna also made her Instagram debut this year, drawing attention from fans by sharing photographs featuring herself and Pawan Kalyan. Her profile bio, 'Russian heart, Indian soul', reflects her Russian roots and connection with India. In July 2026, she also requested people to address her as Anna Konidela instead of Anna Lezhneva, explaining that she had adopted her husband's surname after their wedding.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna marriage

Pawan Kalyan has been married three times. His first marriage was to Nandini in September 1997, but the couple separated in 1999, with their divorce finalised in 2008.

In 2009, the actor married actress Renu Desai. They have two children together, a daughter and a son, before parting ways in 2012. Pawan later married Russian national Anna Konidela in September 2013. The couple also have two children, a daughter and a son.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela full statement: Read joint statement here:

“After sharing a significant part of our lives, 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. 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 joint statement issued by Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela read.