Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat will be seen sharing the screen for the first time in Netflix’s ‘Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins’. Since the film’s official teaser was released on YouTube on February 3, the video has received over 9 lakh views on Netflix India. Directed by Siddharth Anand, known for directing action-packed blockbusters like Pathan, War and Fighter, the movie promises to be a high-stakes thriller filled with deception, suspense and breathtaking action.
The teaser of ‘Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins’: Jaideep is introduced as a powerful criminal who hires a sophisticated and polite thief played by Saif to steal the world’s most elusive diamond – the African Red Sun, which is worth Rs 500 crore. True to his character, Saif is seen in multiple disguises as he plans his next big heist. The teaser also shows a glimpse of Kunal Kapoor’s important role. However, things take an unexpected turn when the robbery takes place. Chaos ensues and a deadly game of deception and betrayal begins to keep the tension alive. Also starring Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta.
The film is his first project announced since Saif Ali Khan was stabbed during an attempted robbery at his Bandra home in January. Jaideep Ahlawat has previously worked with Vijay Varma on the Netflix original ‘Jaane Jaan’. He is currently enjoying the success of his web series, ‘Paatal Lok Season 2’.
It is produced by Siddharth and Mamta Anand under the banner of Marflix Pictures. The OTT release is directed by Robbie Grewal and Kookie Gulati. Saif Ali Khan is reuniting with Anand after 17 years for ‘Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins’.
OTT Release Movies on Netflix India in 2025
Netflix India is set to release several original Bollywood movies in 2025. Other films include ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ starring Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi, ‘Toaster’ starring Rajkummar Rao & Sanya Malhotra, ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The OTT giant has not revealed the release date for Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins.