Mani Ratnam not happy with Abhishek's performance

Some portions of Mani Ratnam's flick Raavan are being re-shot as the filmmaker is not happy with the rushes. Mani Ratnam is not happy with Abhishek Bachchan’s performance in the film, compared to Southern superstar Vikram, who seems to be stealing Abhishek’s thunder with his fine performance.

Since he is not the central character, Mani Ratnam thinks he will over-shadow Abhishek, who is the hero of the film and so he wants to re-shoot some scenes just to make sure Abhishek is not over looked.

As for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, she will have a dance choreographed by internationally renowned dancer Astad Deboo. The actress is also an old hand when it comes to her association with Mani Ratnam, with whom she did her first film Iruvar.

Raavan also stars Govinda, and the film is also being made in Tamil as Ashokavanam with a different cast. The film Raavan is only a reference point and Mani Ratnam does not want to court controversy by suggesting that Sita falls in love with Raavan. The film is set for released in early 2010.