Special 26 (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Special 26 is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Neeraj Pandey. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $647,074 worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Neeraj Pandey
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Special 26 About?
The premise of Special 26 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A team of skilled con artists poses as income tax officers, targeting the wealthy elite of Mumbai in this suspenseful thriller. They meticulously plan and execute their elaborate schemes, creating a dangerous game of deception and risk as they navigate the complexities of the city's high society and evade the authorities. The film explores themes of greed, justice, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
Special 26 Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- raid
- money
- black money
- heist
- impersonation
- con man
- title spoken by character
- india
- 1980s
- true crime
- wealth
- heist crime
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- period drama
- cbi
- politician
- robbery
- bus
- anti hero
- minister
- cbi officer
- team
- based on true story
The Director of Special 26
Directed by Neeraj Pandey.
- Director Neeraj Pandey
More from Neeraj Pandey
More films directed by Neeraj Pandey, best-rated first: Aiyaary, Ouch, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story and Baby.
Special 26 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Special 26 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
10 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Special 26 Plot Summary
What happens in Special 26 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins on March 18, 1987, featuring a CBI interview conducted by the characters portrayed by Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher. The storyline then transitions into flashbacks, as we follow Ajay Singh (played by Akshay Kumar), who contacts a local police station to request additional manpower for a CBI raid. He speaks to SI Ranveer Singh (portrayed by Jimmy Shergill), who agrees to send support officers. Alongside his accomplices, P.K. Sharma (Anupam Kher), Jinder (Rajesh Sharma), and Iqbal (Kishor Kadam), Ajay proceeds to conduct the raid.
Full summary
The whole story of Special 26, scene by scene
Special 26 Box Office
Special 26 grossed $647,074 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$647.1K
- International
- $647.1K
Special 26 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Special 26.
How Well Do You Know Special 26?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does 'Special 26' take place?
Cars in Special 26
4 cars on screen, including the 2007 Citroën Relay and the 2006 Ford Fiesta MkV.
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2007 Citroën Relay Background role -
2006 Ford Fiesta MkV Background role -
1998 Toyota Starlet Background role -
2003 Vauxhall Vectra MkII Background role
Special 26 Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Special Chabbis” and “스페셜 26”.
- Also known as
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- Special Chabbis
- 스페셜 26
- 26个特殊劫匪
- 26 szélhámos
- Özel 26
- Специален отряд 26
- 겁 없는 녀석들
- Η Κομπίνα των 26
- Cei 26
- كلّنا لصوص
- 詐騙天才
- 26 个特殊劫匪
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- Výběrová jednotka
- 26 הנבחרים
- スペシャル26
- 26 грабителей
- สเปเชี่ยล 26
- Phi vụ 26
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Special 26 FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Special 26, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Special 26?
Special 26 runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Special 26 released?
Special 26 was released on February 8, 2013.
Who directed Special 26?
Special 26 was directed by Neeraj Pandey.
More films by Neeraj Pandey How much did Special 26 make at the box office?
Special 26 grossed $647,074 worldwide.
How is Special 26 rated?
Special 26 has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Special 26 have a post-credit scene?
No. Special 26 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Special 26 in?
The original language of Special 26 is Hindi.
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