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What the hell happened to heist movies? To be specific, what happened to Indian heist movies? Do you all remember Aankhen? It’s not just one of the best Hindi heist movies of all time; it’s one of the best heist movies, period. Everything from the concept to the performances was perfect. Despite not liking them as much as everyone else, I have to admit that the Dhoom movies were pretty influential, especially in terms of bike sales. Don 2 reigns supreme in this category of films in the Indian subcontinent and overseas, not just because it had Shah Rukh Khan in it, but also due to the craft on display! The first half of Lootera was centered around a heist, while the second half was about its repercussions. And that’s the last good caper film that I can remember. After that we got half-baked entries like Kick,...

Netflix’s Jewel Thief was supposed to be some kind of ode to Vijay Anand’s classic, but I don’t think the film does justice to the title. The storyline is extremely weak and predictable, and even after all the efforts put forth by the actors, the end product just isn’t up to the scratch. Also, the age old practice to treat the women characters just like a prop is just as frustrating. Nikita Dutta’s character deserved a better arc. I just hope that Robbie Grewal and Kookie Gulati, the directors of the film, come up with a more engaging narrative if they decide to make a sequel. That said, let’s break down all the major events in Jewel Thief to see how Rehan Roy conducts the heist.

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Jewel Thief Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, Kunal Kapoor

Director: Kookie Gulati And Robbie Grewal

Jewel Thief Movie Review (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: Jaideep Ahlawat’s performance, the picturesque locations, and the cinematography.

What’s Bad: The movie is filled with illogical subplots, absurdities, and idiosyncrasies. The dialogues are extremely stereotypical, and except for Jaideep Ahlawat, none of the cast members manage to make an impact. Some of the sub-plots and twists are laughable and cannot even be watched as a guilty pleasure.

Loo Break: You can actually take one during the songs or otherwise, too, because this one does not require you to rake your brain.

Watch or Not?: If you cannot find any worthwhile content on Ott this week, this one can be a last resort.

Language: Hindi

Available On: Netflix

Runtime: 116 Minutes

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Netflix unveiled three Indian productions at its Apac showcase in Tokyo, with Rajkummar Rao and R. Madhavan leading the slate of upcoming titles set for 2025 release.

The presentation, led by Netflix India original films head Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, highlighted the streaming platform’s growing commitment to diverse Indian storytelling across languages and genres.

“This year is going to be our most diverse year yet,” Sheikh told attendees. “After the wildly loved ‘Pushpa 2,’ ‘Dragon,’ and ‘Chhaava,’ we have an exciting lineup of some of the biggest theatrical films coming to Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.”

Currently streaming is “Test,” Netflix’s first Tamil-language original film, a sports drama featuring R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth. Sheikh also talked up the imminent release of “Jewel Thief,” described as a “high octane heist-action film” starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, scheduled to debut within days of the showcase.

The spotlight then turned to three upcoming productions.