Why Is Pawan Kalyan Divorcing Anna Lezhneva After 13 Years Of Marriage?

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced his separation from wife Anna Lezhneva after 13 years of marriage. The announcement has also brought attention to his previous marriages and what he has said about those relationships.

Pawan Kalyan And Anna Lezhneva Separate After 13 Years 

Pawan Kalyan and Anna shared the news through a joint statement issued on November 9. Circulated by his political party Jana Sena, the statement described their decision as mutual. It also confirmed that they would continue raising their children together.

The statement read, "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."

The couple also requested privacy during this personal transition. They thanked their well-wishers for their continued support and understanding. However, neither Pawan nor Anna has publicly revealed what led to their separation. Their statement does not mention any specific reason or provide details about legal proceedings.

A Look At Pawan Kalyan's Previous Marriages

Anna's separation from Pawan marks the end of his third marriage. The actor first married Nandini in September 1997. They reportedly separated in 1999, while their divorce was finalised in 2008. The reasons behind their split were not publicly established.

Pawan later married actor and model Renu Desai in 2009. They first met while working on the 2000 Telugu film Badri. The couple welcomed their son, Akira Nandan, in 2004, and daughter, Aadhya, in 2010. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2012.

In September 2013, Pawan married Anna, a Russian national. They reportedly met during the filming of Teen Maar (2011), which also featured Anna. They have two children together, Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.

During his 2023 appearance on Unstoppable with NBK, Pawan addressed criticism about his three marriages. He explained that his earlier relationships had ended because things did not work out. He also described those experiences as painful.

Pawan Kalyan: Work Front

Alongside his political responsibilities, Pawan continues to have film commitments. He is expected to reunite with director Sujeeth for OG 2. He is also associated with an upcoming project directed by Surender Reddy. His last theatrical release was Harish Shankar's Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which arrived in cinemas on March 19, 2026.