Saif-Jaideep Ahlawat's 'Jewel Thief' locks release date on Netflix
What's the story
The upcoming drama, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, will be released on Netflix on April 25, the streamer announced on Friday.
The movie stars an ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta.
This will be the streaming debut of Siddharth Anand's Marflix Pictures, the production company behind blockbusters such as War and Pathaan.
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Here's the announcement
The bigger the risk, the sweeter the steal. Aa raha hai the incredible- Jewel Thief ✨💎
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) March 28, 2025
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Plot details
Khan and Ahlawat in high-stakes battle in 'Jewel Thief'
Helmed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, Jewel Thief is a high-stakes battle between Khan's suave conman and Ahlawat's fearsome mafia boss.
The story unfolds in a gripping drama against the breathtaking backdrops of Budapest, Istanbul, and Mumbai.
IMDb describes the plot as, "A master thief accepts a mission to steal the legendary African Red Sun diamond."
"What begins as a meticulously planned heist spirals into a dangerous game of double-crosses and shifting loyalties."
Actor statements
Khan and Ahlawat expressed excitement for 'Jewel Thief'
Khan expressed his excitement for the movie, saying, "Reuniting with Sid Anand has always felt like coming home."
He continued, "We've pushed the envelope and had a blast doing it."
Ahlawat agreed and called the film "interesting, challenging," and "as exciting as any project or role of mine."
Producer insights
The producers shared their vision for 'Jewel Thief'
Producers Anand and Mamta Anand explained the vision behind Jewel Thief, "With Jewel Thief, we wanted to bring the scale and excitement of big-screen action to Netflix."
They called the lead actors "powerhouse performers," adding, "Saif and Jaideep are both powerhouse performers, and it was an amazing experience working with the duo."
The producers also said they were nostalgic at reuniting with Khan after 18 years.