Director Neeraj Pandey
· Cast Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher
· Released 2013
Worldwide
₹65.48 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹65.48 Cr
After GST
Budget
₹40 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictSemi Hit
Special 26 was released in 2013 and earned the Semi Hit verdict based on its theatrical performance in the Hindi market. All box office figures are India nett unless stated otherwise, representing collections after GST extraction.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Special 26 was reportedly made on a budget of ₹40 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹65.48 Cr India nett — a 1.6x multiple on production cost and a 164% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹65.48 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-11.79 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Special 26 at roughly ₹60 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the Semi Hit verdict.
₹0Break-even ~₹60 Cr₹65.48 Cr collected
The 2013 Box OfficeYear in Context
Dhoom 3 crossed ₹260 Cr — a number that felt impossible for Hindi cinema. Chennai Express was mass commercial cinema at its absolute loudest and most profitable. Aashiqui 2 on ₹14 Cr to ₹78 Cr was a phenomenon carried entirely on music. Grand Masti on ₹15 Cr to ₹92 Cr revealed the massive untapped appetite for adult comedy. Seven films crossed ₹100 Cr for the first time — the ₹100 Cr mark was no longer exceptional, it was the new entry ticket.
Special 26 is classified as a Semi Hit by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹65.48 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹40 Cr. The film fell short of break-even theatrically.
Special 26 collected ₹65.48 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹65.48 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Special 26 released in 2013 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Special 26 was directed by Neeraj Pandey. The 2013 Hindi film earned a Semi Hit verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹65.48 Cr India nett.
Special 26 collected ₹65.48 Cr India nett in 2013, earning a Semi Hit verdict. Dhoom 3 crossed ₹260 Cr — a number that felt impossible for Hindi cinema. Chennai Express was mass commercial cinema at its absolute loudest and most profitable. Aashiqui 2 on ₹14 Cr to ₹78 Cr was a p...