Bollywood star Pawan Kalyan’s wife, Anna Lezhneva, also known as Anna Konidela, made her debut on Instagram recently, sparking a wave of warm wishes from the family. Pawan Kalyan himself shared a heartfelt post welcoming her to social media, which was soon followed by messages from family members including Chiranjeevi, Varun Tej, and Lavanya.
What caught everyone’s attention was Anna’s reply to Chiranjeevi, where she addressed him as “annayya,” instead of the expected “bava garu.” This surprising choice of words led to curiosity and confusion among fans and netizens, prompting Anna to clarify her gesture with an emotional post.
In her heartfelt message, Anna revealed, “Almost fifteen years ago, I arrived in a family where everyone already belonged to each other. I didn’t know how to fit in. I didn’t know what to call anyone. So I borrowed the words from my husband – ‘Annaya. Chinna Annaya.’”
She further explained, “At first, it was just something I said, carefully and unsure. But over time, it became something I felt. Later, I learned there was another way I could have addressed them. But by then, it wasn’t about language anymore.”
Sharing her emotions, Anna added, “I never had a brother. And life, very quietly, gave me two, Chiranjeevi and Naga Babu.”
Her touching message resonated deeply with fans, turning initial curiosity into admiration. The post, along with a warm picture featuring Pawan Kalyan and Chiranjeevi, received an outpouring of love and support from followers across social media.