The story published by Deccan Chronicle in its Vizag edition has send the indications that all is not well between Pawan Kalyan and Puri Jagannath.
As per the DC version, Puri revealed in a candid interview about the differences propped up between him and the star hero. ''I'm not in a happy space with Pawan Kalyan. I may never direct him again - I'm not on talking terms with him! In fact, I never wanted to work with him after again after Badri. I don't want to reveal anything more. I don't want to upset bunny (Allu Arjun ), who I'm going to work with again" - Puri.
The news spread like wildfire within few hours after it got published and Puri took the damage control step by issue a press statement condemning the story on behalf of his production house.
Puri's statement: "When referred and spoke to the sources from which the baseless and senseless news has evolved from, there is neither evidence nor a little reference regarding what has appeared in an English daily about Puri-Pawan Kalyan relation. When a big film reelases and is unbelievably doing good at the box office it is not a good practice to create image and relationship damaging rumors. It's a profession dealing with creativity and abstract opinions on creativity. Media has always been helpful in taking the good films and film fraternity forward and nearer to the people. Baseless false and useless articles like these help none and can only damage the healthy atmosphere".
DC hasn't reacted yet on the hard hitting statement of Puri, giving a hint that the rift between the actor-director duo is a cooked-up story.