Special 26
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.
Directed by Neeraj Pandey · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 144 min · 2013
Director
Neeraj Pandey
Studio
N/A
Release
2013-02-07
Runtime
144 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast & Characters
CBI Officer Wasim Khan
Manoj Bajpayee
Senior Inspector Ranvir Singh
Jimmy Shergill
Shanti Ji
Divya Dutta
Priya Chavan
Kajal Aggarwal
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $7.1M, Special 26 has grossed $18.0M worldwide — about 2.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Neeraj Pandey has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Baby, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Akshay Kumar appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Hera Pheri, OMG: Oh My God!.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
Special 26 holds 7.3/10 on TMDb (230 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.3/10 on TMDb (230 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Special 26 good? What are critics saying?+
Special 26 holds 7.3/10 on TMDb (230 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Special 26?+
Special 26 has a runtime of 144 min.
Who directed Special 26?+
Special 26 was directed by Neeraj Pandey.
Where can I watch Special 26?+
Special 26 is available to stream, rent, or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube.
