Special 26
2013, Hindi. Directed by Neeraj Pandey.
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In 1980s India, a gang of con artists posing as government officials swindle wealthy businessmen and politicians through fake raids, but their biggest heist is threatened by a relentless police officer closing in on them.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- UA
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Neeraj PandeyDirector
- Akshay KumarAjay Singh
- Anupam KherP.K Sharma
- Manoj BajpayeeCBI Officer Wasim Khan
- Jimmy ShergillSenior Inspector Ranvir Singh
- Divya DuttaShanti Ji
- Kajal AggarwalPriya Chavan
- Rajesh SharmaJoginder
- Kishore KadamIqbal
- Ujjwal ChopraSolanki
- Deepraj RanaRahul
- Vikas ShrivastavRajeev Gupte
- Bhagwan TiwariSanjay More
Details
- Released
- 7 February 2013
- Original title
- स्पेशल 26
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Neeraj Pandey
- Budget
- $7.1M
- Box office
- $18M
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What Special 26 is based on
Special 26 is based on 1987 Opera House heist, a theft.
Theft
1987 Opera House heist
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Special 26: quick answers
Is Special 26 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Special 26?
Special 26 runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Special 26 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Special 26. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Special 26 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Special 26 is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Special 26 on?
Special 26 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Special 26?
If you liked Special 26, try Dhoom 3, Baadshaho, Dhoom 2.
Who directed Special 26?
Special 26 (2013) was directed by Neeraj Pandey and stars Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee.
What is Special 26 based on?
Special 26 is based on 1987 Opera House heist, a theft.