Jewel Thief Trailer Drops: Top 5 Saif Ali Khan Films to Revisit Now

Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Garewal. The film stars Saif Ali Khan as Rehan, a master con artist who orchestrates a daring plan to steal the legendary African Red Sun diamond. As the meticulously planned heist unfolds, it spirals into a dangerous game of wits and deception. Jewel Thief is set to premiere on Netflix on April 25, 2025.

In the 2022 neo-noir action thriller Vikram Vedha, Saif Ali Khan portrays Vikram, a principled and determined police officer tasked with apprehending the elusive gangster Vedha, played by Hrithik Roshan. As the narrative unfolds, Vikram's black-and-white worldview is challenged by Vedha's morally ambiguous stories, leading him to question the very nature of justice and righteousness.

In Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), Saif Ali Khan delivers a standout performance as Udaybhan Singh Rathore, a fierce Rajput fort commander serving under Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Portrayed as a complex and theatrical antagonist, Udaybhan is both ruthless and cunning, making him a formidable adversary to Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji Malusare.

In the 2013 film Go Goa Gone, Saif Ali Khan plays Boris, a quirky, blonde-haired Russian mafioso who unexpectedly becomes a zombie slayer. When a group of friends—Hardik (Kunal Khemu), Luv (Vir Das), and Bunny (Anand Tiwari) attend a rave party on a remote island in Goa, they find themselves amidst a zombie outbreak caused by a new drug. 

In the 2012 romantic comedy Cocktail, Saif Ali Khan stars as Gautam Kapoor, a carefree and flirtatious man whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a complex love triangle. Set against the vibrant backdrop of London, the film explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Saif's portrayal of Gautam showcases his versatility, balancing humor with emotional depth. 

In the 2009 romantic thriller Kurbaan, Saif Ali Khan portrays Ehsaan Khan, a charismatic university professor whose seemingly perfect life hides a dark secret. The film follows Avantika Ahuja (Kareena Kapoor), who falls in love with Ehsaan and marries him, only to discover his involvement in a terrorist plot. As Avantika uncovers the truth, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and global terrorism.