There has been much hullabaloo over a steamy item number in the anticipated film "Tezz" that has stars like Ajay Devgn and Kangna Ranaut in lead. Earlier dusky beauty Sameera Reddy who also plays a pivotal role in the same film was touted to do the item number which is said to be one of the most raunchy dance numbers till date. However the makers have now zeroed in Mallika Sherawat to do the jig in the film.

The curvaceous Mallika Sherawat has done quite a few popular item numbers in the past year and most of her dance numbers have been really successful in promoting the respective films to the core. The makers feel that Mallika will be the perfect choice for the anticipated item number and they believe that her inclusion will just add more star power to the already multi starrer film.

Reportedly the film-makers have paid a huge amount to Mallika to perform the item son