Saif Ali Khan Talks About Working With Jaideep Ahlawat in 'Jewel Thief', Says it Made the 'Experience Even More Exciting

Saif Ali Khan is geared up for the much-anticipated thriller 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins', wherein he steps into the role of a suave conman. He will be seen sharing the screen space with Jaideep Ahlawat, and though they carry strong individual differences, audiences are keen to see them collide in the gripping thriller. Ahead of its release, Saif Ali Khan opened up about working with Jaideep, and shared that he made the experience even more exciting. "Reuniting with Sid Anand has always felt like coming home - he knows how to blend action, style and storytelling in a way that's truly special. With Jewel Thief, we've pushed the envelope and had a blast doing it. Sharing the screen with Jaideep Ahlawat, who brings such depth and unpredictability, made the experience even more exciting. I can't wait for audiences to join us on this thrilling ride on Netflix," he shared. 

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'Jewel Thief' is an adrenaline-fueled heist, where the story revolves around a Jewel Thief, who is hired by a powerful crime lord to steal an elusive diamond, The African Red Sun. The teaser showcased a gripping battle between Saif and Jaideep's layered characters, and it has skyrocketed excitement among netizens, who waiting to watch Saif Ali Khan back in the form! Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins' is scheduled to stream on Netflix from April 25, 2025.

Set against the backdrop of Budapest, Istanbul, and Mumbai, the gripping heist drama is a battle of wits, deception, and action. The film marks the OTT debut of filmmaker Siddharth Anand and his wife Mamta Anand's production banner, Marflix Pictures.On Friday, the makers of the film released a new poster and announced the film's release date on social media.