The fifteen-second clip of Jaideep Ahlawat took the internet by storm and won everyone’s hearts. However, it seems that was the only aspect of Jewel Thief that the audience truly loved.

The trailer had set high expectations, making the actual film feel like an embarrassingly poor follow-up.

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Jewel Thief, starring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor, ended up being less of a heist story and more of a mishmash of outdated concepts and unimpressive action sequences- ultimately, everything felt forgettable.

Viewers took to social media to express just how underwhelmed they were by this big-budget heist film.

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Produced by Pathaan’s ₹500-crore director Siddharth Anand, many viewers felt the film’s sole purpose was to extract a hefty sum from its streaming platform, Netflix.

Despite the presence of brilliant actors like Saif and Jaideep, audiences agreed that no amount of star power can save a film without solid writing.

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Overall, fans were left in shock by what they had just watched. In an era already flooded with brain-rotting content, this film felt like nothing more than a flashy reel, easily forgotten moments after it ends.

The film attempted to pay homage to the 1967 classic Jewel Thief, directed by Vijay Anand, but the execution felt shallow and completely devoid of logic.

Viewers were especially disappointed because a film shot in Budapest naturally raised expectations, but this one failed to deliver.

However, not all was lost. One element fans genuinely enjoyed was Jaideep Ahlawat’s suave presence, with his slicked-back hair and luxurious silk robes standing out. Beyond that, most viewers were simply left confused.