10 November,2026 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Renu Desai; Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala. Pics via Instagram
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan shocked his fans by announcing his separation from wife, Anna Konidala. After the announcement, Pawan's ex-wife and actor Renu Desai shared a cryptic note on Instagram hours later talking about not criticising those who are going through difficult times.
Although Renu did not mention anyone directly, she wrote that if someone is going through a "difficult time," it is not morally correct to criticise them. Renu shared a couple of pictures on Instagram on November 10.
In the caption, she wrote, "Oka vyakthi kashtam lo unte vallani inkaa dooshinchadam is not morally right. Already kinda padipoina vaallani tokkadam inhuman! Vaallu e sthaayi lo unnaa, vaallu kooda oka manishi- okari santhaanam, oka parent o, or someone's sibling ani marchipokoodadu. (If a person is going through a difficult time, continuing to criticise them is not morally right. It is inhumane to trample on people who have already fallen. No matter what position or status they hold, we should not forget that they too are human beings. They are someone's child, someone's parent, or someone's sibling.)"
She further mentioned, "Please don't throw stones at other people's houses when we ourselves live in imperfect glass houses! We are all humans, and empathy and kindness are the first fundamental requirements to be called a human!"
Renu added, "Just because I wrote these words don't start your stupid speculations because I sincerely believe that as a society we can do better. and NO, I haven't gotten any paytm to be kind and sensible. It's just the way I perceive things with a functioning prefrontal cortex (of brain)."
For the unversed, Pawan Kalyan and Renu tied the knot in 2009 and got divorced in 2012. The two have a son and a daughter together.
Renu had earlier shared a post criticising the use of firecrackers during Diwali, for which she received backlash.
Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala, who tied the knot in 2013, shared a joint statement announcing thier separation. The statement was shared on Kalyan's Instagram page, where they shared that they made the decision with "mutual understanding and respect".
The two stated that they would remain good friends. "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 statement read.
Further addressing their well-wishers, the couple requested fans to respect their privacy during this personal transition. "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," the statement said.
Soon after announcing the separation, Anna deactivated her social media account.
