A rare African diamond. A master thief. And a betrayal that turns a heist into chaos. Netflix’s latest thriller The Jewel Thief promises the shine of a blockbuster—but does it truly sparkle?
🟣 Plot:
The Jewel Thief follows Rehan Roy (Saif Ali Khan), a slick and calculating thief with his eyes on the ultra-rare African Red Sun diamond. But just as he plans the perfect heist from a high-security museum, underworld boss Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat) threatens his family, forcing Rehan into a dangerous game of wits. To complicate matters, Rehan finds himself drawn to Farah (Nikita Dutta), Rajan’s wife, all while a relentless team of cops led by Vikram Patel (Kunal Kapoor) closes in. As loyalties shift and double-crosses mount, can Rehan outsmart everyone?
🔍 Review:
Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, The Jewel Thief is a sleek thriller with impressive visuals, some gripping moments, and a central performance that keeps things interesting. Saif Ali Khan is in top form—charismatic, unpredictable, and constantly transforming. His chemistry with Kulbhushan Kharbanda, who plays his father, adds emotional depth.
Jaideep Ahlawat commands the screen with quiet menace, while Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta offer solid support. However, the film stumbles with underdeveloped subplots and characters—especially Moosa (Dorendra Singh Loitongbam) and Nikki Taneja (Meenal Sahu), who feel more like placeholders than actual players in the story.
The movie tries to be many things at once—a heist thriller, a family drama, a love triangle—and that dilutes its focus. Some clever tricks and aerial action scenes add flair, but the uneven tone and clichéd plot points (like bumbling cops chasing a genius thief) take away the edge.
⭐ Final Words:
The Jewel Thief aims for a thrilling ride but ends up being a mix of style over substance. Saif Ali Khan is the highlight, but the film itself feels more like a glossy setup than a satisfying steal.
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
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