Jewel Thief: 5 reasons Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat's heist thriller should be on your watchlist

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is a heist thriller that follows a conman who is tasked to steal the world's rarest diamond, the African Red Sun. The film, starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, will highlight the battle of wits and the high-stakes nature of the heist. As the film releases on Netflix on April 25, here are 5 reasons why it deserves a space on your watchlist. 

5 reasons why you should watch Jewel Thief

A high-stake thriller

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins promises to be a high-stakes thriller. The plot revolves around a conman, Rehan Roy (Saif Ali Khan), who is hired by a powerful mafia boss, Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat), to steal the world's rarest diamond, the African Red Sun. The heist plan leads to chaos, twists, and unexpected alliances.

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A pulse-pounding experience

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins promises a thrilling experience with intense action, sharp suspense, and unexpected twists. It also includes a fun ride with loads of twists and turns. Saif will do his job, but he wants a guarantee of half the money. Then, a trade deal is made between the two thieves, and Officer Vikram Patel forces them to flee for their lives.

Ensemble cast

This is the first time Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat are sharing screen space in a film. Both actors are known for their versatility. While Saif was last seen in Devara: Part 1, Jaideep mesmerized his fans with his Hathiram Chaudhary role in Paatal Lok Season 2. It will be thrilling to watch Saif and Jaideep working together in the heist thriller. 

Kunal Kapoor returns to screen after 4 years

Kunal Kapoor is all set to return to the screen with Jewel Thief after a 4-year hiatus. He will play the role of s detective. Kapoor found Jewel Thief an interesting opportunity to embrace something more filmy. 

“I grew up watching these films [filled with] dialogue baazi. It’s great fun to do, especially because all the films that I have done have been more real, not over the top. Here was a chance to not only be rooted and real but also have a lot of fun with it. In fact, I would love to do more of it,” he said. 

Jewel Thief songs

Apart from the thrilling plot, the film is also garnering attention due to its captivating music. A sizzling track, titled Ilzaam starring Saif and Nikita Dutta, created a lot of buzz. A statement about the song reads, "The second song from Jewel Thief, Ilzaam, is out—and it is a stunning visual and musical experience. The soul of this song is Saif Ali Khan’s and Nikita Dutta’s sizzling chemistry."

Apart from this, another song, Jaadu, has also been winning fans' hearts. In the song, Jaideep's killer moves won the trend.