Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidela part ways after 13 years of marriage, issue joint statement

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidela have decided to separate. In a joint statement, the two said they are ending their 13-year marriage. The news has come as a big shock to the actor's fans.

The statement was addressed to their close friends and well-wishers. It said that after spending an important part of their lives together, the two had decided to part with mutual understanding and respect.

They said that even though the marriage is ending, they will remain good friends. As devoted parents, both will carry out their responsibilities to their children. According to the statement, the children's happiness and well-being will be their shared priority. In these personal circumstances, they appealed to fans and the media to respect their privacy. They also thanked everyone who has stood by them so far.

After the announcement, Anna Konidela is reported to have deleted her Instagram account, which has set off varied discussion on social media. Earlier, it had been reported that Pawan Kalyan had welcomed Anna on social media.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna Lezhneva were married in September 2013. Anna is a Russian national. Pawan Kalyan married her under the Special Marriage Act at a sub-registrar's office in Hyderabad. They have two children, a daughter named Polena Anjana Pavanova and a son named Mark Shankar Pavanovich.

It was Pawan Kalyan's third marriage. He first married Nandini in 1997. The two separated within two years and divorced in 2008. In 2009 he married actress Renu Desai. They separated in 2011 and divorced in 2012. In 2013 he married Anna Lezhneva.

On September 2 this year, on Pawan Kalyan's 55th birthday, Anna shared a photograph with him on social media. In that post, she wished him a happy birthday and wrote that Pawan is in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of many people. She also mentioned his contribution to people's lives.

The separation of the couple, who had shared special moments with each other only a few months ago, was unexpected for fans. The statement does not say whether the legal divorce process has been completed.