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Special 26
स्पेशल 26
2013 144 min India
★7.8
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Neeraj Pandey
🎭 Based on
«1987 Opera House heist»
Trailers
Description
During the 1980s in India, a group of con artists rob businessmen and politicians by conducting fake raids, posing as officers of the CBI or Income Tax Department . They plan to execute their biggest con as a final job while a relentless cop is on their trail.
Budget:
$7.1M
Worldwide:
$18M
Starring
Akshay Kumar
Actor
Anupam Kher
Actor
Manoj Bajpayee
Actor
Awards
13 nominations total
Key opinion
Special 26 is widely regarded as a high-quality, intelligent crime thriller that successfully avoids common Bollywood tropes in favor of a grounded, tension-filled narrative. Based on real events, the film is praised for its unpredictable plot and strong performances, particularly those of Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher.
| Screenplay | The plot keeps viewers engaged through a consistently high level of tension and a deeply unpredictable narrative structure. | |
| Acting | Akshay Kumar delivers a charismatic and professional performance that serves as the film's anchor. | |
| Theme | The film effectively grounds its premise in a realistic, anti-corruption thematic framework that resonates with contemporary societal issues. | |
| Acting | Anupam Kher provides a convincing and solid supporting performance that bolsters the film's credibility. | |
| Screenplay | The romantic subplot receives mixed reactions, with some viewers enjoying the addition of charm while others note a lack of chemistry between the leads. |