Actor Kunal Kapoor is set to surprise audiences in a brand-new avatar in the upcoming Netflix thriller Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins. Known for his intense and poetic roles, Kapoor takes a sharp turn as he steps into the shoes of a tough, no-nonsense cop in this action-packed film.
Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, the heist thriller stars Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor in pivotal roles.
At the trailer launch, Kunal shared his excitement about taking on a role that breaks away from his usual on-screen image:"I was looking to do a film like this... I've never done a heist film, which is a roller-coaster ride, full of surprises. And I got to do it with an amazing team. But what really excited me was the part—I get to play a tough, ruthless cop."
He reflected on how different this role is from what he’s usually cast as:"Usually, I’ve always been cast as the mediator, the peacemaker, the poet, the philosopher. In normal circumstances, I’d be the guy saying ‘let’s just sort this out.’ But here, I’ve got a gun, a badge, and I get to slam a few people—and that was great fun for me!"
Kunal also shared a few light-hearted moments from the set and spoke about what he would want to steal from his co-stars:"Jaideep has this amazing ability to take feedback so well. Saif is incredibly gracious—especially when I got to land a couple of extra punches! That kind of generosity is rare, especially when everyone’s trying to hog the limelight."
He also mentioned his admiration for Nikita Dutta, even though they didn’t share scenes:"I didn’t get a chance to work with Nikita much, but I really enjoyed chatting with her. She’s incredibly smart. "
Produced by Marflix Pictures, the film premieres globally on Netflix on April 25, 2025.