Jewel Thief is an upcoming action thriller film produced by Siddharth Anand under his banner, Marflix. The film is directed by Robbie Grewal, who previously helmed RAW: Romeo Akhbar Walter. The film stars Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat in the lead roles, as they engage in a heist and a battle royale. The film is a direct-to-digital release on Netflix and is expected to premiere later this year.
How did the film get its title?
The film is titled Jewel Thief, but it has no connection with the classic 1967 film of the same name, starring Dev Anand. According to sources, Siddharth Anand had this title registered under his banner and felt that it suited the subject of the film. The film is a quirky and fun action film that revolves around the theft of a precious jewel and the rivalry between the two protagonists.
What are the other details of the film?
The film marks the reunion of Siddharth Anand and Saif Ali Khan, who have previously worked together in rom-coms like Salaam Namaste and Tara Rum Pum. Jaideep Ahlawat, who rose to fame with his performance in the web series Paatal Lok, plays the antagonist in the film. The film has been shot in various locations and has been wrapped up recently. The film has been sold to Netflix for a sum of Rs 60 crore and is touted to be one of the biggest attractions of the year on the streaming platform.
What are the other projects of Siddharth Anand?
Siddharth Anand is also producing two other films, to be directed by Rohit Dhawan and Sujoy Ghosh respectively. The film with Rohit Dhawan will star Tiger Shroff in the lead role, while the film with Sujoy Ghosh will feature Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan in a big-ticket actioner. Siddharth Anand is also planning to direct another film, which is likely to be Tiger vs Pathaan, a crossover between his films War and Pathaan, starring Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan respectively. The film is expected to be made under the banner of Yash Raj Films and release in 2025.
What is the latest update on Fighter?
Fighter is Siddharth Anand’s latest directorial venture, which released on Republic Day 2023. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles, as they play fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force. The film is a patriotic action drama that has received positive reviews from the critics and the audience. The film has also performed well at the box office, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in India and the Rs 320 crore mark worldwide. The film is one of the biggest hits of the year and has established Siddharth Anand as one of the most successful directors in Bollywood.
Jewel Thief to premiere on Netflix in 2024
According to Pinkvilla, Jewel Thief has been sold to Netflix for a sum of Rs 60 crore and is touted to be one of their biggest attractions of the year when it comes to direct-to-digital feature films from the Indian Film Industry. Siddharth Anand is meanwhile busy zeroing down on the script of his two productions to be directed by Rohit Dhawan and Sujoy Ghosh respectively. While the film with the former will star Tiger Shroff in lead, the latter is a big-ticket actioner with Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan. He is yet to lock his next directorial, however, is committed to do Tiger vs Pathaan for YRF in 2025.
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