Jewel Thief: Saif Ali Khan’s switch flips on camera, says co-star Kunal Kapoor; ‘Tom Cruise might have some competition…’

Jewel Thief: The Caper Commences, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor in significant parts, made its debut on Netflix on April 25. Shortly after the premiere, Kunal spoke candidly about collaborating with Saif, revealing that the actor effortlessly transforms when the camera is on. He even playfully suggested that with all the chase scenes in the movie, even Tom Cruise could potentially encounter some stiff competition.

During a chat with Mid-Day, Kunal Kapoor talked about collaborating with Saif Ali Khan, noting that he creates a cheerful ambiance on set through his humor and intelligence. He also mentioned, “He might be chuckling over something just seconds before the camera starts rolling, but then he’s completely serious the next instant. It’s as if a switch is flipped.

In a recent interview, the actor from The Jewel Thief movie spoke about his collaboration with Jaideep Ahlawat. Although they didn’t share many scenes together, he expressed admiration for Jaideep’s authentic on-screen presence. He was impressed by Jaideep’s talent to seem genuinely natural, not only in his acting roles but also in his day-to-day life.

Kunal also spoke candidly about his role and revealed that he switched from using poetic expressions to delivering sharp, concise lines. He expressed enjoyment in adopting a more straightforward method for his character since it doesn’t delve into philosophy but rather chooses the most direct approach. The actor of Dear Zindagi stated that this change enabled him to bring out a ‘focused intensity’ within his performance.

Kunal Kapoor asserts that Jewel Thief maintains a step ahead of its viewers, much like top heist thrillers do, which sets it apart. Moreover, Kapoor humorously noted the film’s action-packed scenes, suggesting even Tom Cruise could find himself challenged in a sprint. He quipped, “Tom Cruise might have some competition in the running races.

Apart from that, he revealed the toughest aspect of production and disclosed that the strenuous, authentic fight sequence against Saif Ali Khan proved to be equally exhilarating and draining. This particular scene aimed to appear less polished and more genuine than typical choreography.

Under the joint direction of Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, the newest Netflix production, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, has been creating a stir on social media platforms. In a starring role is Saif Ali Khan, who’s generating excitement for this film. Produced by Siddharth Anand under the Marflix banner, the movie was released with high expectations.

What’s your favorite thing about Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins?

Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat’s pairing
The thrilling heist plot
The stylish direction and look
The unexpected twists

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2025-04-26 15:22