The popular Student of the Year franchise is getting a darker twist with Student of the Year: After Dark. Unlike the earlier films, which focused on friendship, romance, and competition, this upcoming series takes viewers into a world of campus secrets, mystery, and crime.
Starring Shanaya Kapoor in the lead role, the thriller follows a young woman who returns to campus and finds herself caught up in a disturbing mystery involving her twin sister. The series is scheduled to premiere on November 13, 2026, on JioHotstar.
Student of the Year: After Dark OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch?
Student of the Year: After Dark will start streaming on JioHotstar on November 13, 2026. The series will be released under the Hotstar Specials banner.
The show is a Hindi-language thriller and is being produced by Karan Johar under Dharmatic Entertainment. It is connected to the Student of the Year franchise but brings a different tone and storyline.
The series will have six episodes in its first season. Viewers who enjoy campus-based mysteries and dark youth dramas can add it to their watchlist.
November is bringing several interesting titles to streaming platforms. You can also check the new OTT releases arriving between November 9 and 15 on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and other platforms. Another film arriving during the same week is Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, which will premiere on Netflix.
What Is the Story of Student of the Year: After Dark?
The series takes the familiar campus setting of the franchise and gives it a mystery-thriller angle. Shanaya Kapoor plays a young woman who returns to campus after a disturbing incident involving her twin sister.
Instead of enjoying a normal college life, she finds herself searching for answers about her sister’s death. As she tries to understand what really happened, she begins uncovering secrets hidden behind the campus’s glamorous image.
The story focuses on mystery, relationships, and the darker side of student life. It also explores how far someone can go to discover the truth when the people around them may not be telling the whole story.
The teaser has already offered a glimpse of the show’s serious mood. Its title and promotional material suggest a clear shift from the fun and competitive atmosphere associated with the original Student of the Year films.
Student of the Year: After Dark Cast: Who Stars in the Series?
Shanaya Kapoor leads the series, marking an important step in her acting career with her debut web show. She is reportedly playing a double role, adding another interesting element to the mystery.
The main cast includes:
- Shanaya Kapoor
- Divik Sharma
- Manya Grover
- Mannat Duggal
- Deeya Damimi
- Sheeba Chaddha
- Harsh Chhaya
Divik Sharma, Manya Grover and Mannat Duggal are among the young actors joining Shanaya in the campus drama. Experienced performers Sheeba Chaddha and Harsh Chhaya also form part of the cast.
Who Is Directing Student of the Year: After Dark?
The series is directed by Reema Sengupta and produced by Karan Johar under Dharmatic Entertainment. The production team also includes Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta.
The project has been in development for several years. Different casting and production reports emerged over time before JioHotstar officially announced the series under its current title.
The teaser was released on October 19, 2026, and received mixed reactions from viewers. While some questioned the casting, others showed interest in the franchise’s new thriller direction.
The series also released its first soundtrack single, Jo Bhi Hona Hai Ho Jaayega, performed by Chaar Diwaari and Samad Khan, on November 5, 2026.
How Many Episodes Does Student of the Year: After Dark Have?
The first season of Student of the Year: After Dark will have six episodes. All episodes belong to its debut season, which will be available on JioHotstar from November 13.
With a murder mystery, a campus setting, and Shanaya Kapoor in a double role, the series brings a fresh direction to the familiar franchise. Whether it can win over viewers with its darker approach will become clear after its release.