Jewel Thief

Storyline

Jewel Thief (2025: The Heist Begins) follows Rehan Roy, a legendary and skilled thief who is forced to pull off the biggest heist of his career. Under intense pressure from a powerful art collector who has kidnapped a loved one, Rehan must steal the “Red Sun,” a priceless gem with a mysterious past. Teaming up with a group of expert accomplices, Rehan faces high-tech security, rival criminals, and betrayal. As the clock ticks, he must use wit, agility, and trust to outsmart his enemies and save his family, all while confronting his own complicated past.

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"Every thief has a secret, and every gem has its price."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

PG-13

Trivia

• Saif Ali Khan trained extensively in stunt work to perform many of his own action sequences.
• The film’s signature gem, the “Red Sun,” was inspired by real-world famous jewels, adding authenticity to the story.
• The directors, Kooki Gulati and Robbie Grewal, collaborated to blend Bollywood style with Hollywood heist thriller elements.
• The movie’s soundtrack features a mix of classical Indian music and modern electronic beats to emphasize the tension and mood shifts.
• The movie premiered on Netflix shortly after its theatrical release, aiming for a global audience.

Goofs

• Some viewers noted minor continuity errors during the chase scenes where props and background vehicles abruptly change.
• A few dialogues overlap in certain scenes, making them hard to hear clearly.
• At one point, a character’s watch changes position between shots.
• There’s a brief glitch in CGI during one heist sequence, noticeable to attentive viewers.

Quotes

• “Every gem has its price, and every thief has a secret.”
• “In this game, trust is the rarest jewel.”
• “You don’t steal a gem; you steal a legacy.”
• “The heist isn’t over until the last piece is in place.”

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• No known post-credit scenes or unusual credit sequences have been reported yet.
• The end credits include behind-the-scenes shots and a montage of the cast rehearsing stunts.

Connections

• While not a remake, it draws inspiration from classic heist films like Ocean’s Eleven and The Thomas Crown Affair.
• Saif Ali Khan’s character shares some traits with his role in Race (2008), another Bollywood thriller involving deception and crime.
• The film’s high-tech gadgets and heist setup are reminiscent of Hollywood blockbusters but infused with Indian cultural elements.

Soundtracks

• Composer: Rochak Kohli
• The soundtrack blends suspenseful instrumentals with Bollywood-style songs.
• Popular tracks include:
• “Red Sun Anthem” — an energetic, theme-setting piece with electronic beats
• “Chasing Shadows” — a moody, instrumental track used during the heist sequences
• “Jewel of My Heart” — a romantic ballad reflecting the protagonist’s personal struggles