Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (transl. The thief has escaped) is a 2023 Indian Hindi heist thriller film directed by Ajay Singh and produced by Amar Kaushik. It stars Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal in the lead roles. The film released on 24 March 2023, directly for streaming, on Netflix.
Plot:
Riya Soni (Yami Gautam) is a flight attendant who is in debt to a loan shark. She hatches a plan to steal diamonds from a passenger on her flight, hoping to use the money to pay off her debt. She enlists the help of her boyfriend, Varun (Sunny Kaushal), who is a struggling actor.
The heist goes off without a hitch, but the plane is hijacked by a group of terrorists. Riya and Varun are forced to use the diamonds as a bargaining chip to save the passengers' lives.
Cast:
- Yami Gautam as Riya Soni
- Sunny Kaushal as Varun
- Sharad Kelkar as Aslam
- Gopal Datt as Alok
- Mugdha Godse as Neha
- Jaimini Pathak as Akash
Reception:
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's action sequences and performances, while others criticized the film's predictable plot. The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹100 crore (US$13 million) worldwide.
Box office:
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga was released on 24 March 2023, directly for streaming, on Netflix. The film grossed over ₹100 crore (US$13 million) worldwide.
Sequel:
There is currently no sequel to Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga in development.