At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Neeraj Pandey's Special 26 is an amazing drama thriller film which challenge the classic genre movies to be the part of it.The main key points to watch this movie are: 1. Script: Brilliant and Intelligent script by Neeraj Pandey after A Wednesday is the key point of the movie.2. Direction: Again, Excellent and Perfect direction by Neeraj Pandey has made it watchable again and again and again..............................3. Acting: Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, jimmy sheirgill and Anupam Kher with a very large number of supporting casts has done it!!!!!! 4.Cinematography & Background score: Remember, It is a PERIOD film. so the role of Cinematographer is very important to feel the audience that it actually happens in 1987. And the Background score is another key point to the film which feels the thrill that what is going.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY HUMAN BEING AROUND THE WORLD

Written n directed by Neeraj Pandey (A Wednesday). Cinematography by Bobby Singh (Gangster, Life in a Metro). Edited by Shree Narayan Singh (a Wednesday- excellent job in that film but don't know y he dint cut the romance angle from this flick). The film takes its foundations from the robbery of 19 March 1987, when 26 people posing as income tax officials raided a jewellery store in Opera House, Mumbai. Nice thriller marred by bad n unnecessary romance angle. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this movie. Akshay was OK. Can't act. Anupam stole the limelight. He was too good in this film. Perfect Indian heist film. Loved it man.  Akshay shud do more films like these n avoid baby, houseful n holiday kinda films. Manoj bajpai was excellent as usual. Even Shergill acted well. Good attention was paid in detail (very rare to see in Indian films), good character building. Best was the cat-and-mouse chase between the conmen and the police. Nice twist.

This is really excellent movie done acting by Akshay. His role is CBI officer and acted brilliant in the act. He is not an original CBI officer , he was the thief in the same movie.Special 26, also known as Special Chabbis, is a 2013 Indian thriller heist film directed by Neeraj Pandey. It stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role with Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Jimmy Shergill and Divya Dutta in supporting roles. The film is inspired by the 1987 Opera House heist where a group posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers executed an income tax raid on the jeweler in Mumbai. Special 26 released on February 5, 2013 to widespread critical acclaim and was regarded as one of the best films of 2013

I have seen the movie with lots of expectations. I am amused. .... AKSHAY got his character so nicely .... multi-talented ANUPAM KHER .... did his job .... acting was the fuel for this movie .... screening .... direction by NEERAJ ...... liked it ... love it .... from my views ... I could say from the beginning of the year to July ..... SPECIAL CHABBIS ... is the 3rd best for the Bollywood industry ... 2013 ..... expectation fulfilled ... well done for the music .... PUNJABI music attached me with its resonance... Last but not the least .... MANOJ BAJPEI .... did awesome ..... reminding me a talented officer ...... his talent reflects on his acting .... I cant remember the lead female role .... she was nice .... and absolutely have no over acting like others ........ sweet romance ... enjoyed it .... Comedy ... after a long time .... I actually laughed at the comedy thriller .... audition arrangement was so good that .... I have review the scenes quite a more .... Overall .... its a noticeable contribution from NEERAJ and AKSHAY ...