Mumbai, April 16 -- Over a year after the announcement, Anees Bazmee's 'No Entry 2' is moving into its next phase of development. Bazmee and producer Boney Kapoor have started locking the female leads, and one of the first actresses to be finalized for this comic caper is Tamannaah Bhatia, PeepingMoon.com has exclusively learned.

Sources indicate Tamannaah's role will be along the lines of Bipasha Basu's character from the 2005 original. The actress, who is making headlines for her electrifying item number in 'Raid 2,' will play a pivotal character that serves as one of the key catalysts in the storyline. Tamannaah has officially signed the project and is reportedly eager to dive into the world of comedy, marking a notable departure from...