Movie Name : Jewel Thief
Streaming Date : April 25, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat And others
Directors : Kookie Gulati,Robbie Grewal
Producers : Siddharth Anand, Mamta Anand
Music Director : Shezan Shaikh, Sachin–Jigar, OAFF–Savera, Anis Ali Sabri
Cinematographer : Jishnu Bhattacharjee
Editor : Aarif Sheikh
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Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is a new Hindi-language heist thriller now streaming on Netflix. Starring Saif Ali Khan, the film is also available in Telugu. Here’s our review – read on to find out what we think.
Story:
Rehan Roy (Saif Ali Khan), a world-renowned thief, lives in hiding in the streets of Istanbul, still haunted by his father’s abandonment. His quiet life is interrupted when his younger brother tracks him down with shocking news – Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat), a powerful figure with deep underworld ties, has laundered a massive amount of black money in their father’s struggling clinic. Now Rajan demands payback: Rehan must steal the “Red Sun,” a priceless diamond belonging to Africa’s Prince Gamunu (Peter Muxka Manuel), showcased under heavy security at a prestigious museum in India. In exchange, Rajan promises to protect their father’s honour and life. Reluctantly stepping back into a dangerous game, Rehan faces a near-impossible heist, where every move could cost him dearly. Will he succeed against the odds? The answers lie within the heart of the story.
Plus Points:
Saif Ali Khan is okay as a thief in this heist thriller and carries his part with ease. Nikita Dutta looks stunning whenever she appears, even though her role offers little to the story.
Some heist-related scenes, though predictable, are passably engaging. A few of the cast members perform average within their limited scope.
Minus Points:
The film lacks all the key ingredients of a gripping heist thriller -sharp planning, real tension, clever execution, and surprises. The outdated story makes every twist predictable, removing any real excitement.
There’s no emotional connection. Rehan’s transformation into a master thief is neither explored nor convincing. Nikita Dutta’s character feels ornamental, adding nothing meaningful to the plot.
Jaideep Ahlawat’s villain lacks menace, coming across more like a local rowdy than a feared criminal. The conversations between the hero and villain are dull, failing to create any tension.
Dialogues are routine and unimaginative, and the screenplay is riddled with loopholes that the film expects the audience to overlook.
Technical Aspects:
Directors Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal fail to bring any real energy or suspense to the narrative. Even a simple plot like this could have worked with better execution. Jishnu Bhattacharjee’s cinematography, Aarif Sheikh’s editing, and Shezan Shaikh’s background score fail to lift the film. Production values are below average. The Telugu dubbing is just about okay.
Verdict:
On the whole, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is a disappointing and poorly executed heist thriller. Apart from Saif Ali Khan’s average performance, nothing stands out. Weak storytelling, flat execution, technical shortcomings, and a total lack of suspense and thrills make this film a forgettable experience. Whether you’re a fan of the heist genre or not, skipping this film would be a smart choice.
123telugu.com Rating: 2/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team