For the actor, Aadujeevitham is the most challenging film he has taken on thus far, primarily because his character Najeeb lies far beyond his usual comfort zone and the 'Prithviraj template'.
Appearing in more than 500 movies in a career spanning 44 years, Johny shot to fame for his villainous roles in Mohanlal-starrers such as Kireedam and Chenkol .