Pawan Kalyan family tree: About his parents, siblings, weddings, & children

NewsentertainmenttelugumoviesPawan Kalyan family tree: All you need to know about the 'Gabbar Singh' actor’s parents, siblings, three weddings, and children Pawan Kalyan family tree: All you need to know about the 'Gabbar Singh' actor’s parents, siblings, three weddings, and children TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Nov 10, 2026, 15:21 IST Pawan Kalyan is an actor as well as a politician belonging to the celebrated Konidela family that has been ruling Telugu films and politics for decades now.

Pawan Kalyan was born on September 2, 1971, in the Bapatla town in Andhra Pradesh. He is the youngest son of Konidela Venkat Rao and Anjana Devi. He is also the younger brother of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi and politician Nagendra Babu.

Although Pawan Kalyan has carved out his career as a political and film actor, there have been other family members who have distinguished themselves in the field of entertainment. His family includes popular actors such as Ram Charan, Varun Tej, Niharika Konidela and Sai Dharam Tej.Pawan Kalyan's three marriages and four childrenThe actor-politician's personal life has once again come into focus following his reported separation from his third wife, Anna Lezhneva, after 13 years of marriage.

Pawan Kalyan first married Nandini in 1997, but the couple divorced in 2008. He later married actress Renu Desai in 2009. They have two children, son Akira Nandan and daughter Aadhya, before ending their marriage in 2012.

In 2013, Pawan married Russian model and actress Anna Lezhneva, whom he met on the sets of the Telugu film Teen Maar in 2011. They have two children, daughter Polena Anjana Pawanova and son Mark Shankar Pawanovich. Anna also has a daughter from her previous marriage, whom Pawan Kalyan adopted.

The recent separation announcement has brought renewed attention to his family and relationships.Chiranjeevi, Nagendra Babu and the Konidela familyPawan Kalyan's elder brother Chiranjeevi is one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema.

He is married to Surekha Konidela, and they have three children: Ram Charan, Sushmitha, and Sreeja. Ram Charan is married to entrepreneur Upasana Kamineni, and they have a daughter. Pawan Kalyan's other elder brother, Nagendra Babu, is an actor and producer who is married to Padmaja.

The children of the couple include Varun Tej and Niharika Konidela, who also work in the Telugu film industry. Varun Tej is married to actress Lavanya Tripathi, whereas Niharika Konidela continues as an actress and producer.

The family also consists of Pawan Kalyan's sisters, namely Vijaya Durga and Madhavi Rao, along with their sons who are actors.Pawan Kalyan's parents and his journey in cinema and politicsThe parents of Pawan Kalyan, Konidela Venkat Rao and Anjana Devi have three sons and two daughters.

While his father worked as an excise inspector, his mother is still a vital person in the family. Pawan Kalyan started his acting career with 'Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi' in 1996 and rose up as one of the leading actors in Telugu films like 'Tholi Prema,' 'Kushi,' 'Jalsa' and 'Gabbar Singh.' Pawan Kalyan joined politics in 2014 when he founded the Jana Sena Party.

In 2024, he was elected as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.He has established himself as an actor and politician. Moreover, his family is one of the most popular in Telugu cinema. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more.

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