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Special 26 is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language heist thriller film written and directed by Neeraj Pandey. The film is inspired by the real-life 1987 Opera House heist in Mumbai, where a team of impostors posed as Central Bureau of Investigation and Income Tax officers to conduct a fake raid on a prominent jewelry store. Starring Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher, the movie follows these con men as they target corrupt politicians and businessmen.

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Is Special 26 based on a true story?

Yes, the 2013 Hindi film is based on the real-life 1987 Opera House heist in Mumbai. Director Neeraj Pandey adapted the story of criminals who posed as CBI and Income Tax officers to raid a prominent jewelry store.

Who stars in Special 26?

The movie features an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar as the mastermind Ajay Singh. It also stars Anupam Kher and Manoj Bajpayee in prominent roles as part of the crew and the real CBI, respectively.

How does the heist in Special 26 actually work?

The crew conducts a fake income tax raid on a corrupt jeweler in broad daylight, armed with fake IDs. After confiscating the black money and jewelry, they seamlessly vanish before the real police or CBI can arrive.

Who directed the Hindi heist film Special 26?

Neeraj Pandey directed the film, marking his second feature after his acclaimed thriller A Wednesday. His gritty, realistic approach to the heist genre made it a massive critical and commercial success in India.

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