Popular South Indian actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Russian national Anna Lezhneva, have announced their decision to end their 13-year marriage. The couple shared the news in a joint statement on Monday night, November 9, saying they had chosen to part ways after spending a significant period of their lives together.

Although their marital relationship is coming to an end, the two said they would remain good friends and continue to act as responsible parents to their children. They also stressed that their children’s happiness and well-being would remain their highest priority.

In the joint statement, Pawan Kalyan and Anna said their decision was based on mutual understanding and respect. They described their time together as an important chapter of their lives and indicated that the separation would not erase the friendship they share.

The couple also requested privacy during this personal period. They asked the public to respect their decision and allow them space as they move forward separately. No further details about the reasons behind their separation were disclosed in the statement.

Anna Lezhneva is a Russian model and actress. She first met Pawan Kalyan in 2011 while working on the sets of the Telugu film ‘Teen Maar’. Anna appeared in a small role in the film, and their professional association gradually developed into a romantic relationship.

The two married in September 2013. They have two children together, including their son Mark Shankar Pawanovich, who was born in 2017. Pawan Kalyan also adopted Anna’s daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, from her previous relationship.

The announcement marks the end of Pawan Kalyan’s third marriage. He married Nandini in 1997 in a marriage arranged by their families. The couple separated in 1999, while their divorce was finalised in 2008.

Pawan Kalyan later entered a relationship with actress Renu Desai. They married in 2009 and have two children, a son named Akira Nandan and a daughter named Aadya. Their marriage ended in 2012.

Pawan Kalyan is widely known for his work in Telugu cinema and is also active in politics. His personal life has often drawn public attention, but in their latest statement, he and Anna have asked for their decision and family privacy to be respected.

The statement did not indicate whether the couple had begun any formal legal proceedings. It also offered no explanation for the decision, making clear only that they had reached it after considering their relationship and their shared responsibilities as parents.

For now, the couple have made clear that, despite ending their marriage, they intend to maintain a cordial relationship and share responsibility for their children. Their statement focused on mutual respect, friendship and the well-being of their family rather than the circumstances that led to their separation.