Special 26 is a 2013 Indian heist thriller that stands out for its realistic 1980s aesthetic and sharp, mind-game-driven narrative. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is a masterclass in the "cat-and-mouse" genre, pitting a team of clever con artists against the official might of the CBI. Core Plot & Premise Set in 1987, the story follows a gang led by Ajay Singh (Akshay Kumar) and P.K. Sharma