Priya Mani may race Aishwarya Rai

Shooting of ace director Mani Ratnam’s Ravan is slowly picking up momentum after a temporary lull especially after the replacement of its cinematographer and the director’s poor health. Priya Mani who is said to be donning an important role in the film has recently mentioned in an interview to a magazine that though the film Ravan immediately brings Aishwarya Rai’s name to the fore, with the release of the film, things would change and she would be the talk of the town. According to this national award winner, her role in the film is crucial for the film to proceed and the director is satisfied with her performance till now.