Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has set the internet on fire with his new social media post. The director-producer had shared a picture with Saif Ali Khan with a caption that read, “Back on set with my first hero! How can nothing change!” The picture put media speculations to rest and confirmed that the filmmaker and actor are set to collaborate with each other after 17 years, which has left the fans excited for the upcoming film. Now, Siddharth has shared a picture of Robbie Grewal and Saif with a caption that seems to be the title of the trio’s project together. As per Anand’s latest Instagram post, the highly anticipated movie will be titled Jewel Thief – The Red Sun Chapter.
Siddharth is producing the project under ‘Marflix Pictures’ along with Producer Mamta Anand, while Robbie Grewal is directing it. This combination of producers, directors and actor has set high expectations for the project, which is being touted as a heist drama. The project will also feature Jaideep Ahlawat in a pivotal role. As per reports, the project will focus on the battle between Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat and will be a direct-to-digital release.
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Siddharth Anand, Mamta Anand, Saif Ali Khan and Robbie Grewal, along with the rest of the cast and crew, are currently shooting for the project in Budapest. While the project marks Robbie and Saif’s first collaboration, Khan and Siddharth have previously teamed up for Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum.
The film’s screenplay, penned by Grewal, Anand, and Sambit Mishra, promises a relentless battle of wits set against the backdrop of a high-stakes heist. Industry insiders have been abuzz with speculation ever since news broke that Netflix secured the rights to the film for a reported sum of Rs. 60 crore.
Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan will also be seen in Jr. NTR’s upcoming Telugu film Devara: Part 1, also starring Janhvi Kapoor. It is set for October 2024 release.
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