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Special Chabbis

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
61K
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Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, and Jimmy Shergill in Special Chabbis (2013)
Based on true incidents during 1980s, a group of men who pull off robberies posing as government officials are trailed by actual government agents as they plan their biggest heist yet.
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A gang of con-men rob prominent rich businessmen and politicians by posing as C.B.I and income tax officers.A gang of con-men rob prominent rich businessmen and politicians by posing as C.B.I and income tax officers.A gang of con-men rob prominent rich businessmen and politicians by posing as C.B.I and income tax officers.

  • Director
    • Neeraj Pandey
  • Writer
    • Neeraj Pandey
  • Stars
    • Akshay Kumar
    • Anupam Kher
    • Manoj Bajpayee
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    61K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Neeraj Pandey
    • Writer
      • Neeraj Pandey
    • Stars
      • Akshay Kumar
      • Anupam Kher
      • Manoj Bajpayee
    • 151User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 nominations total

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    Akshay Kumar
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    • Ajay
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    • Sharma Ji
    Manoj Bajpayee
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    • Waseem
    Jimmy Shergill
    Jimmy Shergill
    • Ranveer Singh
    • (as Jimmy Sheirgill)
    Kajal Aggarwal
    Kajal Aggarwal
    • Priya
    Divya Dutta
    Divya Dutta
    • Shanti Ji
    Kishore Kadam
    Kishore Kadam
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    Rajesh Sharma
    Rajesh Sharma
    • Joginder
    Deepraj Rana
    Deepraj Rana
    • Rahul
    Vipin Sharma
    Vipin Sharma
    • ACP (Fake)
    Sukhwinder Chahal
    Sukhwinder Chahal
    • Mr. Gupta (Minister)
    • (as Sukhvinder Chahal)
    Abha Parmar
    • Mrs. Gupta (Minister's wife)
    Mukesh S. Bhatt
    • Minister's PA
    • (as Mukesh Bhatt)
    Ujjwal Chopra
    Ujjwal Chopra
    • Solanki
    Tiku Talsania
    Tiku Talsania
    • Magandas
    • (as Tiku C. Talsania)
    Paritosh Sand
    Paritosh Sand
    • Additional Director CBI
    Aparna Ghoshal
    • Iqbal's Wife Malti
    Sumeet
    • Iqbal's Son Rahul
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      • Neeraj Pandey
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    User reviews151

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    10vishnoiram29

    A mind boggling thriller by man who made a ordinary day SPECIAL as A Wednesday

    You don't need almost 832 twists in a script to make it look slick and classical thriller. Neeraj Pandey proved it with Special 26. AND one more thing : All PANDEYz of bollywood please stay aside as this PANDEY is something extraordinary with his hand on script and direction. lets move back to film. film starts with a bang (Heist) which stuns you more because of body language of characters and the direction (ofcourse background score should get the praise too) film moves to some rom-com plot suddenly but without making you bore. First half was good but when the second half starts it takes it to another level. beyond our imagination and a amazing climax leaves you thrilled. film keeps you on the edge of seat throughout the 2 and half hour. astonishing sets,superb background score,tight script,marvelous performance and NEERAJ PANDEY. lets say the later NAME is enough to make you expect the unexpected. lets have a look to the performances : Manoj Bajpayee is amazing. one more time he gave his BEST and i don't think its necessary to say he is one of the most talented actor bollywood ever have. Anupam kher is also awesome with all his body language and dialogue delivery stuff. BUT this man AKSHAY was the show stealer. He did something out of the box and did it so brilliantly that you will remember him as his character name AJJU more than akshay. A film not to miss this weekend. All the abusive words got silenced and its a clean family entertainer with all the element to entertain and thrill you. missing such a cinematic experience will be a crime for a movie buff and bollywood lover. Rating : ALL THE STAR IN SKY
    9sachin_jans

    Traits of several movies, yet an overall amazing movie

    I just have to say that they have got traits of several movies (Oceans Trilogy and The Illusionist to be exact). But they have woven a great story around a perfect plot so well, that one would enjoy every aspect of it. Yet another great work from the magician named Neeraj Pandey. Even Akshay Kumar's presence has been good, amazingly. Anupam Kher also have done a marvelous job, and so has Manoj Vajpayee. The cinematography and the BGM shot off the hook, while the special effects were quite lame.

    The overall screenplay has so been so beautifully shot, and the basic plot being excellently set, one would actually enjoy this movie to its core. This is a great watch for all movie lovers. From within, I told myself while watching this movie, "Finally, an entertainer. And that too a proper one...from Bollywood, after a long period of time."
    9SouravChakraborty_P1

    Special and Epic

    Movie name says it all, its special for movie lovers, awesome story, perfect movie. Everyone gave their best, there are no OTT actions or cheap comedy, no unwanted songs, not a remake from south, original script from perfectionist Neeraj. Akshay Kumar made an u turn with this movie, he should choose more movies like this instead of comedies where he can show his real talent. Manoj and Anupam was awesome. Bolly should make more movies like this then soon Bolly will be compared with Hollywood. the climax of this movie will make u speechless, awesome twist at the climax. Neeraj is perfectionist, his debut A Wednesday was awesome, now he delivers Special 26, like A Wednesday we can watch Special 26 again and again and can say What A Special Movie This Was. One word for the movie EPIC
    8budhrajavishal

    Intelligent Script With Best Performances

    After A Wednesday, Neeraj Pandey is back with an intelligent script on a true life incident against corruption. It is a story of con men who looted black money of politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen by posing either as CBI or income tax officials. Power of this flick lies in tight script with a last minute twist. This is a perfect answer to Ocean franchise, we can expect sequel as well. After a long time, Akki shows his acting talent in totally new avtaar. Anupam & Jimmy plays his role very well. Manoj is full of power & very well lifted his role. There is no need of female character in script. Loose Point: songs, as there is no need to waste 10-12 precious minutes. Best Dialogue: Asli Power dil me hoti h. Last Words: It is an intelligent movie with best performances. You would not regret watching.
    7nairtejas

    Special 26 Is A Super-Over-Smart Movie With Traces Of Buffoonery!

    "A Wednesday" made me watch this and boy, was I surprised? Was I entertained? Hell yes, Special 26 is 2013's first serious cinema with no cheap humor, ridiculous stunt sequences or the typical B'wood masala. While Akshay Kumar is known for Housefull & Rowdy Rathore, this one plays different with a sharp plot-driven story and an even amazing execution on a real-life incident!

    Cut out the romance, and this is one gripping, fabulously woven heist drama parallel to what we see in Hollywood flicks. Anupam Kher couldn't get more thespian while Jimmy Shergill & Manoj Bajpayee complement the cast. Direction, screenplay (so that you don't get bored through 2.5 hours), score, acting and every other film factor is thoroughly scrutinized in this. Now, what's even more Special about this movie is that - since the time gap between decent, "movie-wala" movies is so vast, that you just can't get enough of it. Paisa Vasool!

    Originality in the thefts, corruption, authentic depiction of Indian locations and what-not, I could praise this movie and write a book moreover because it is 2013's one decent try.

    BOTTOM LINE: I should not reveal much and spoil the broth. Because Special 26 cannot be missed. 100% Recommended but if you are a logic- ridden cinema-goer, you may despise it! Except some dumb plot holes and serious anachronisms, it is a good thriller. But don't expect it anywhere near to what "A Wednesday" was. 10/10

    Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

    Language: Mediocre | Sex & Nudity: No | Violence: No | Smoking, Alcohol & Drugs: No

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    Lee Norris and Ciara Moriarty in Zodiac (2007)
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    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in Les Soprano (1999)
    Crime
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Liam Neeson in La Liste de Schindler (1993)
    History
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
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    • Trivia
      Actor Anupam Kher who plays a vital role in this movie also played role of a con artist in another movie Khel (1992), which has a sequence that is based on the 1987 Zaveri Bazaar con job, the same incident that inspired this film.
    • Goofs
      Towards the climax of the movie, we see a red Maruti 1000. Although the movie is set in 1987, the 1000 was launched only in 1990.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Dhoom 3 (2013)

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2013 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Special 26
    • Filming locations
      • Kolkata, West Bengal, India
    • Production companies
      • Friday Filmworks
      • Panorama Studios
      • Viacom18 Motion Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $647,074
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 24m(144 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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