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Telugu film superstar and the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, has announced separation from his wife Anna Konidala after 13 years of marriage. The office of the Deputy Chief Minister made the announcement on social media.
"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 remain our shared priority," they wrote, further seeking privacy during this personal transition.
Pawan Kalyan was first married to Nandini in 1997, but the couple separated in 1999. He married actor Renu Desai in 2009, and the two had a son and a daughter together before divorcing in 2012. In 2013, he married Anna, a Russian citizen, with whom he has two children, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
Kalyan was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 14, 2024. The actor, who has been juggling political and acting duties on the side, was last seen in films such as Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Ustaad Bhagat Singh and OG.
It was recently announced that a sequel to OG was in the works. The first film traced the journey of the now-iconic Pawan Kalyan character named Ojas Ghambeera and was set predominantly in the underworld of Mumbai. Shot by Ravi K Chandran and Manoj Paramahasma, the film went on to become the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025.
A press release stated that that, “Pawan Kalyan has recently started discussing the story with Sujeeth,” adding, “During the discussion, he (Kalyan) stated, ‘Whatever from my side, will be ready,’ reflecting his commitment to Sujeeth’s vision.” The actor also highlighted a sequence in the film, adding that it is “going to be an iconic visual”.
Pawan Kalyan has also announced a new film, confirming a long-delayed collaboration with director Surrender Reddy. The project, backed by producer Ram Talluri under the banner Jaithra Rama Movies, marks Talluri’s debut as a producer.