Actor and Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Lezhneva shocked their fans by announcing their separation after 13 years of marriage. The couple issued a joint statement and shared that they have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and will remain good friends.
Who is Anna Lezhneva?
Anna Lezhneva, who hails from Russia, is a former model, actress, and businesswoman. She met Pawan Kalyan in 2011 on the sets of the Telugu film Teen Maar, where she played a supporting role. The couple dated for two years before tying the knot on September 30, 2013, in Hyderabad.
She requested her fans, in July 2026, to address her as Anna Konidela, her married surname. The couple welcomed their son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, in 2017. She also has a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, from a previous marriage, whom Kalyan legally adopted.
After her brief acting stint, she moved her focus to academic and business background and earned a Master of Arts degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS). According to reports, her net worth is estimated to be around Rs 1800 crore, and she has many luxury hotels in Singapore and properties in Russia.
What did Anna Lezhneva and Pawan Kalyan say in their statement?
In their official statement, 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.”
It concluded, “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.”
For the unversed, Pawan Kalyan was first married Nandini in 1997, but the couple divorced in 2008. He later tied the knot to Renu Desai, who was his longtime partner but they separated in 2012.