Special 26 (2013)
Kernel Score: 82% · 219 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013-02-07
Runtime: 144 minutes
Where to watch Special 26
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Special 26 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Special 26 is an Indian crime thriller about con artists posing as government officers to pull off elaborate heists.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes tense heist and chase sequences typical of a crime thriller, without heavy graphic violence indicated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Neeraj Pandey
Cast
- 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
- Kajal Aggarwal as Priya Chavan
- Rajesh Sharma as Joginder
- Kishore Kadam as Iqbal
- Ujjwal Chopra as Solanki
- Deepraj Rana as Rahul
Special 26 FAQ
Is Special 26 good?
Special 26 has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 219 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Special 26?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Special 26 OK for kids?
Special 26 is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Special 26 is an Indian crime thriller about con artists posing as government officers to pull off elaborate heists.
What movies are like Special 26?
If you liked Special 26, try The Asphalt Jungle, Catch Me If You Can, The Usual Suspects and Ocean's Eleven.