Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 (ANI): The countdown begins for Netflix's much-anticipated film 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins', starring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor, and Nikita Dutta in pivotal roles.

In a conversation with ANI, the lead cast shared their thoughts on the film, their roles, and what audiences can expect from this high-octane thriller set to stream from April 25.

Jaideep Ahlawat, who steps into the role of Rajan Aulakh, described the film as an intense, fast-paced ride.

'Whatever you need in a heist story, it should be a good plot, it should be pacy, it should be sharp, it should have twists and turns, it's like a roller coaster ride. So, we have tried our best to bring that, and I am sure you all will like it,' he shared.

Kunal Kapoor, portraying the hard-nosed cop Vikram Patel, noted the clarity and strength in character writing.

'I think everyone else's character is grey. My character is a character who is black and white... a very straightforward, ruthless cop,' he said, adding, 'It depends on the writing, not on me. If the character is well written, then you don't need to struggle.'

Nikita Dutta, who plays Farah, expressed her excitement about being the only female actor among a powerful male ensemble.

'It's a dream to be a part of this kind of world,' she said, praising producer Siddharth Anand's signature style of presenting women glamorously.

Speaking about her enigmatic character, she added, 'A lot of people have actually come to me and asked... they are not able to understand what am I up to in the film. Which I really enjoy because I feel like that's the mystery that this character comes with.'

Talking about breaking new ground, Ahlawat also reflected on performing a dance sequence, 'Jaadu', on screen for the first time.

'No one had seen me dance before, so everyone was a little surprised. But I enjoyed it a lot,' he said, crediting his co-stars for their support.

As for future aspirations, Kapoor revealed a desire to explore more physically and emotionally explosive roles, contrasting the restrained personas he has usually portrayed.

'It'll be interesting to play a part that's completely out there emotionally and out of control,' he noted.

Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, Jewel Thief follows the story of a charming thief (Saif Ali Khan) and his partner (Jaideep Ahlawat) who plot to steal the ultra-rare African Red Sun diamond, while being chased by a determined detective (Kunal Kapoor).

Produced by Marflix Pictures, this marks the studio's first streaming venture in collaboration with Netflix.

Producers Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand had earlier emphasised the film's style and ambition, saying, 'With Jewel Thief, we wanted to create a cinematic universe that felt both classic and fresh--a modern-day heist with emotion and pace.'

Sharing a personal note about Saif Ali Khan at the trailer launch, Siddharth Anand added, 'He is somebody who is a darling on set. He makes everybody comfortable... and that is something he shouldn't change.'

'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins' begins streaming on Netflix from April 25. (ANI)