Filmmaker Siddharth Anand and Saif Ali Khan has ignited excitement on social media with a recent post. He shared a picture with Saif Ali Khan, captioning it, “Back on set with my first hero! How can nothing change!” This nostalgic reunion confirms their collaboration after 17 years. Now, Siddharth has revealed the title of their upcoming project: “Jewel Thief – The Red Sun Chapter.”
High-Stakes Heist Drama
“Jewel Thief – The Red Sun Chapter” is produced by Siddharth Anand under his banner, Marflix Pictures, alongside producer Mamta Anand. Robbie Grewal directs this highly anticipated film.
The project stars Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles. The screenplay, co-written by Grewal, Anand, and Sambit Mishra, promises a relentless battle of wits against the backdrop of a high-stakes heist.
Shooting in Budapest and Netflix Acquisition
The cast and crew, including Siddharth Anand, Mamta Anand, Saif Ali Khan, and Robbie Grewal, are currently filming in Budapest.
Filmmaker Robbie Grewal is collaborating with Saif for the first time in their upcoming project, Jewel Thief: The Red Sun. However, Saif and director Siddharth Anand have previously worked together on two films, Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum. The film is set for a direct-to-digital release, promising an edge-of-the-seat experience accessible to audiences worldwide.
Bollywood actor Nikita Dutta has wrapped up filming for Jewel Thief: The Red Sun, where she shares the screen with Saif. Dutta recently shared a series of photos from the set, including co-star Kunal Kapoor and producer Mamta Anand.
Industry insiders buzzed with speculation when news broke that Netflix secured the rights to the film for a reported sum of Rs. 60 crore.
Saif Ali Khan Upcoming Projects
Apart from this exciting collaboration, Saif will also be seen in Jr. NTR’s upcoming Telugu film Devara: Part 1, co-starring Janhvi Kapoor. The film is set for an October 2024 release.
As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the gripping tale of intrigue and strategy in “Jewel Thief: The Red Sun Chapter.”