Puri Jagannadh was confirmed to direct Megastar Chiranjeevi's Prestigious 150th film. He was choosen from a huge list of directors. That normally gets you a doubt how Puri managed to impress Chrianjeevi and what is in that film script that bowled over the Megastar.
No Story for Auto Johnny
But you will be shocked to know Puri was choosen with out the story for the film. In a TV show anchored by Nagababu's daughter, Niharika, Puri revealed that he impressed the Megastar by just telling the title - Auto Johnny and the story for the film was prepared later.
I will make sure Auto Johnny is a blockbuster
This is definitely a strange one since Chiranjeevi is always known to finalize his projects after hearing to the bound scripts. He is even employing the same for his son Ram Charan too. Puri however says, "Chiranjeevi knows my abilities better than any one else. He even gave me the chance to introduce his son with Chirutha. I will make sure Auto Johnny is a blockbuster".
Auto Johnny launched on August 22nd
The film will be launched on August 22nd, the Birthday of Chiranjeevi and the regular shooting will begin from September 2nd, the Birthday of Pawan Kalyan.The entire shooting will be completed by the first week of December. The makers are planning to release the film on January 14th as Sankranthi Special. Ram Charan himself will be turning producer with this film.
