Noted producer Hithesh Jhabhak, who had assigned actor Jeeva for his forthcoming production venture, has shown the exit door to the actor.

According to reports, the actor was assigned to play the lead role in the movie for a hefty sum and was paid an advance too. However as the preparations began, there were few restrictions and conditions that sprang up from the actor's camp which made the producer to take an extreme step.

Jhabhak, who had churned out several hits in the past including Pandi and Anjathae, had insisted on creative liberty. Sources say Jeeva had returned back the advance paid to him by the production house. Jeeva's latest release 'Thenavattu' distributed by Sun TV Pictures is running in theatres across Tamilnadu now.

Insiders say a prominent hero will be replacing Jeeva in the movie.