Saif Ali Khan portrays Rehan Roy, a coerced burglar forced into a grand heist by crime lord Rajan Aulakh, played with effort by Jaideep Ahlawat. The plot checks every heist movie stereotype—flashy chases, skin-showing heroines, family baggage, and a dramatic last-minute twist. But rather than thrilling, the film feels like it’s going through the motions.
Kulbhushan Kharbanda plays Saif’s estranged father, a connection the script tries to use for emotional weight. However, these sentiments remain superficial, never tugging at the heartstrings.
Saif seems disinterested, as though he signed on more for the paycheck than passion. Jaideep injects some menace into his role, though it’s not enough to elevate the film. Nikita Dutta’s character is sidelined, and her emotional turmoil doesn’t strike a chord. Kunal Kapoor as the fumbling officer chasing the gang lacks dimension, always arriving a step too late.
The film attempts to set up a future sequel with the ominous tease: “The Heist continues.” But for most viewers, one installment of this predictable and uninspired story feels more than sufficient.
Ultimately, Jewel Thief is a glitzy caper that robs your time, not your attention or admiration
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