Special 26
“Real power resides within the heart”
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.
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Where is Special 26 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Special 26
Special 26 is a 2013 Hindi-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Neeraj Pandey. The cast is led by Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Special 26 was produced by Friday Filmworks and made in India. It was released on February 7, 2013, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Neeraj Pandey
- Writers
- Neeraj Pandey
- Release date
- February 7, 2013
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Friday Filmworks
Special 26 cast & crew
Special 26 was directed by Neeraj Pandey and written by Neeraj Pandey.
The cast features Akshay Kumar as Ajay Singh, Anupam Kher as P.K Sharma, Manoj Bajpayee as CBI Officer Wasim Khan, Jimmy Shergill as Senior Inspector Ranvir Singh, Divya Dutta as Shanti Ji, and Kajal Aggarwal as Priya Chavan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, cinematography is by Bobby Singh, and it was produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Shital Bhatia.
Is Special 26 worth watching?
Special 26 holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 227 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Special 26 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Special 26
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Cast of Special 26
Akshay Kumar
Ajay Singh
Anupam Kher
P.K Sharma
Manoj Bajpayee
CBI Officer Wasim Khan
Jimmy Shergill
Senior Inspector Ranvir Singh
Divya Dutta
Shanti Ji
Kajal Aggarwal
Priya Chavan
Rajesh Sharma
Joginder
Kishore Kadam
Iqbal
Ujjwal Chopra
Solanki
Deepraj Rana
Rahul
Vikas Shrivastav
Rajeev Gupte
Bhagwan Tiwari
Sanjay More
Special 26 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Special 26 in United States?
Special 26 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Special 26 in?
Special 26 is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Special 26?
Special 26 runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is Special 26 rated?
Special 26 is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 227 ratings.
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