Overview

• Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins, starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, premiered on Netflix on April 25, 2025, marking Siddharth Anand's OTT and heist-genre debut.
• The film follows master thief Rehan Roy, played by Khan, hired to steal the African Red Sun diamond, with Ahlawat portraying the crime lord Rajan Aulakh.
• Critics have praised the performances and action sequences but criticized the film's formulaic narrative and underdeveloped characters.
• Fans on social media have highlighted the chemistry between Khan and Ahlawat, while others expressed disappointment in the film's lack of innovation.
• The film ends with a tease for a potential sequel, 'The Heist Continues,' though no official announcement has been made.