Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat are teaming up for the first time in a heist thriller. Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, and written by Sumit Aroraa, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins has Khan playing a jewel thief who is contacted by an underworld figure to steal the African Red Sun, the "world's most elusive diamond". Netlfix has announced that the film will begin streaming on their platform from April 25.
As per Netflix's official logline, the thief's "perfectly planned heist then takes a wild turn" and the ensuing high-stakes race lead to "chaos, twists, and unexpected alliances." Aside from Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, the film also stars Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta in key roles.
Filmmaker Siddharth Anand (War, Pathaan), who is co-producing Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins with Mamta Anand, said: "We at Marflix are thrilled to make our streaming debut with Netflix through Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins. This film has been a labor of love, combining action, suspense, and intrigue to craft an edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience. It’s a project that pushes creative boundaries with high-octane sequences, gripping storytelling, and breathtaking visuals. Partnering with Netflix allows us to share this thrilling journey with audiences across the globe, transcending borders and redefining how stories are experienced. This marks an exciting chapter for Marflix as we bring our passion for cinema to the dynamic world of streaming, and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this adventure."
A few days ago, a promo song from the film titled 'Jewel Thief: Jaadu', was released on YouTube which showed the principal characters in a disco-themed dance track. Many viewers, who were caught surprised by Jaideep Ahlawat's moves, praised the Paatal Lok and Jaane Jaan actor's versatility.
