This is second film by director Neeraj Pandey who first directed A Wednesday!!. Special 26 is based on true incidents which happened in India in 1980's, a group of people used to raid(rob) politicians, businessmen posing themselves as CBI , Income Tax Officers. In simple words it is a chor-police drama. Special 26 lacks pace, content and dialogues (now-a-days dialogues can survive a film even if there is no content), but don't be mislead that this film is not a good one. Actually all this lacking is fulfilled by superb performances and some good background score. If you look at movie's promotional poster you will get a feel that Akshay Kumar is the lead here and he will carry this film on his shoulders but Akshay is just big on the poster. This movie has 3 heroes. 1. Ajju (Akshay Kumar) is the lead of fake CBI who plans their targets. This is one of the best performances of Akshay Kumar. 2. Sharmaji (Anupam Kher) is Ajju's deputy. I was amazed by how quickly he changes his roles. In one moment he is hesitant con-man and next moment he is fearless CBI officer who has the guts to slap a minister. Anupam Kher is the real star of this movie. 3. Waseem Khan (Manoj Bajpai): The real CBI officer. Mr. Bajpai never fails to impress and in this movie also he has done a fabulous job as CBI officer. Jimmy Shergill has played his part but there is nothing much to mention about it. Songs act as hindrance but apart from that director has done a brilliant job . Best part of the movie is there is no masala action , not a single gunshot is fired still the plot grips you and makes you clap for the heist. Special 26 is really a special one!

Ratings - 7.5/10