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Review: Special 26 (PG)

Release date: 8 February 2013

Running time: 143 mins

Director: Neeraj Pandey

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Jimmy Shergill, Manoj Bajpai, Anupam Kher

Bollywood icon Akshay Kumar plays the bad guy in this fast-paced heist thriller.

Set in the early 1980s, Neeraj Pandey's film is based on a notorious real-life robbery. Akshay turns his familiar screen persona on its head with a rare villainous role. He plays criminal mastermind Mon Singh, who leads a 26-man crew on a jewel heist in Mumbai's wealthy suburbs. The superstar was specifically chosen by the director for the central role, and starring alongside him is the radiant Kajal Aggarwal as the love interest. It's a role specially written for her, as the only woman in the film. The memorable supporting cast includes Jimmy Shergill, Manoj Bajpai and Anupam Kher. Shot on location in Delhi, Special 26 makes expert use of settings and period details to craft its vibrant take on this infamous criminal escapade.

Screenwriter: Neeraj Pandey

You should see it because: It's an 'arresting' treat for audiences more accustomed to Akshay's action-comedy antics.

See it if you liked: Kaante (2002), Aankhen (2002), Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005)

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