Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins (2025)
DirectorRobby Grewal, Kookie Gulati
StarringSaif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, Kunal Kapoor
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Fans of Hindi action thrillers and heist movies with a strong antagonist.
Where to watch Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins online in India
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Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins OTT release date
| OTT / digital release (India) | 25 April 2025 |
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| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins story (no spoilers)
Rehan Roy is an ingenious con artist with a plan: pull off a diamond heist. Standing in his way is Rajan Aulakh, a sadistic adversary who turns the job into a battle of wits and wills. Set in the world of high-stakes crime, the film follows Rehan as he tries to outmaneuver Rajan while keeping his crew—including Farrah and Vikram Patel—in play. The tone is tense and action-driven, with a cat-and-mouse dynamic at its core. As the heist unfolds, loyalties are tested and every move carries consequences. The film builds its tension through the rivalry between Rehan and Rajan, and the question of who will come out on top.
Should you watch Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins?
Watch it for
- Saif Ali Khan plays con artist Rehan Roy, while Jaideep Ahlawat is his sadistic adversary Rajan Aulakh—a clash of two strong performers.
- Directors Robby Grewal and Kookie Gulati keep the 118-minute runtime tight for an action thriller.
- The Hindi-language film blends action and thriller genres around a diamond heist, promising a tense cat-and-mouse game.
- The supporting cast includes Nikita Dutta as Farrah, Kunal Kapoor as Vikram Patel, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Jayant Roy.
Skip it if
- You prefer films with a lighter tone; this one is a U/A 16+ action thriller with a sadistic antagonist.
- You are not a fan of heist films or cat-and-mouse plots between a con artist and his adversary.
- You want a short watch; the runtime is 118 minutes.
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins cast
Saif Ali Khanas Rehan Roy
Jaideep Ahlawatas Rajan Aulakh
Nikita Duttaas Farrah
Kunal Kapooras Vikram Patel
Kulbhushan Kharbandaas Jayant Roy
Ayaz Khanas Manish Ashar
Sumit Gulatias Chunky
Shaji Choudharyas Salim MistiJewel Thief - The Heist Begins movie details
| Director | Robby Grewal, Kookie Gulati |
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| Writer | David Logan |
| Music | Shezan Shaikh, Jigar Saraiya, Sachin Sanghvi, Kabeer Kathpalia, Savera Mehta, Anis Ali Sabri |
| Cinematography | Jishnu Bhattacharjee |
| Producer | Mamta Anand |
| Release date | 25 April 2025 |
| Runtime | 1h 58m (118 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | ज्वेल थीफ़ - The Heist Begins |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 16+ |
Parental guide: is Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the U/A 16+ certification and action-thriller genre; parental discretion is advised. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins official trailer
Our verdict
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins pairs Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat in a tense heist thriller. The 118-minute runtime keeps the focus on the battle of wits between Rehan and Rajan. It is a solid pick for genre fans, though the U/A 16+ rating signals it is not for younger viewers.
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Where can I watch Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins online in India?
The film is available for streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
When did Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins release?
It was released on 24 April 2025.
Who is in the cast of Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins?
The cast includes Saif Ali Khan as Rehan Roy, Jaideep Ahlawat as Rajan Aulakh, Nikita Dutta as Farrah, Kunal Kapoor as Vikram Patel, Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Jayant Roy, Gagan Arora as Avi Roy, Dorendra Singh Loitongbam as Anees Moosa, and Peter Muxka Manuel as Prince Gamunu.
Who directed Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins?
The film is directed by Robby Grewal and Kookie Gulati.
What is the runtime and certificate of Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins?
The runtime is 118 minutes and the certificate is U/A 16+.
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