Saif Ali Khan Shoots for Action Scenes and Songs in Budapest for ‘Jewel Thief: The Red Sun Chapter

Ziya Khan July 15, 2024Last Updated: July 15, 2024

Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat are gearing up to showcase their heist expertise in the highly anticipated film, Jewel Thief – The Red Sun Chapter. Produced by Siddharth Anand and directed by Robbie Grewal, this thrilling project promises an enthralling tale of international intrigue and high-stakes robbery. According to a report in Mid-day, the film’s journey commenced in Mumbai, where an extensive shooting schedule captured the vibrant energy of the city. This initial phase laid the foundation for the complex heist that forms the heart of the story. Reports suggest that Khan and Ahlawat’s characters will find themselves on opposite sides of the law, their rivalry adding fuel to the narrative.

Following the Mumbai leg, the production team embarked on a captivating European adventure, transporting the story to the picturesque locales of Budapest, Hungary. Khan, Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor, and Nikita Dutta joined forces for this international shoot. While Budapest provided a stunning backdrop for captivating song sequences featuring Khan and Dutta, it also witnessed the filming of thrilling chase sequences.An inside source revealed, “The final leg began on May 18 as they filmed songs featuring Saif and Nikita against the picturesque locales of Budapest. Some action-packed chase sequences were also captured during this 10-day stint. Robbie envisions Jewel Thief as a slick heist thriller, with the leading man sporting a suave look, complete with a ponytail. Saif has also worked hard to achieve a chiseled, six-pack physique, for which he has been diligently working out since last year.

“With the international shoot concluded in late May, the film is nearing completion. A brief patchwork shoot is scheduled to take place in Mumbai next month, focusing on capturing cityscapes and thrilling car sequences. The source adds, “It will only be a few days of filming that will include some city and car shots. Robbie is currently immersed in post-production and aims to wrap it up by October.”Jewel Thief – The Red Sun Chapter marks a significant reunion for Siddharth Anand and Saif Ali Khan, who previously collaborated on the 2007 film, Ta Ra Rum Pum. The screenplay for this film is written by Grewal, Anand, and Sambit Mishra, further raising expectations for this highly anticipated heist thriller.