Konidela Pawan Kalyan[5] (born Konidela Kalyan Kumar;[8] 2 September 1971)[2] is an Indian politician, actor and philanthropist serving as the 11th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since June 2024. He is also the Minister of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development; Environment, Forest, Science and Technology in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and an MLA representing the Pithapuram constituency.[3] He is the founder and president of the Janasena Party