Student of the Year After Dark premieres on JioHotstar on 13 November 2026, according to Esquire India. The web series marks Shanaya Kapoor’s OTT debut and comes from Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital arm of Dharma Productions.

Quick answer

  • Premiere: 13 November 2026
  • Platform: JioHotstar, as a web series
  • Lead: Shanaya Kapoor, in her OTT debut
  • Producer: Dharmatic Entertainment
  • Not yet announced: episode count, runtime and age rating

What the Student of the Year After Dark series is

For fans of the film franchise, this is a different take, but a darker one. Esquire says the series reimagines the campus story around a competition. It puts more focus on violence, mystery and rivalry than the earlier films.

It is also reportedly a mix of Class and Euphoria in tone. AltBollywood describes it as a murder mystery led by Shanaya Kapoor.

What is still unknown

Only a teaser has been released so far, so the details are thin. The reports we read do not give the number of episodes, the runtime, the languages or the age certification.

Therefore, check the rating and content notes on JioHotstar before you press play, especially if younger viewers share your account. The series is described as gritty and gory.

How it fits into the week’s releases

Meanwhile, it lands on a busy Friday. AltBollywood lists Parivarik ManuRanjan on Sony LIV and Ranabaali on Netflix on 13 November as well. However, the Netflix date is reported and not officially confirmed.

Also, Jailer 2 begins streaming on Prime Video on 12 November. If you follow gaming launches, our note on the BGMI Air launch is another date to keep in mind.

Why this series matters

The Student of the Year films launched several young actors in cinemas. This time, the franchise moves to streaming and aims at a darker tone. That shift shows how film brands now use OTT to reach older teen and young adult audiences.

It is also a test for Dharmatic Entertainment, which produces the series. Still, with only a teaser out, it is too early to judge the story. So the best step is to wait for the trailer and the platform’s content notes.

FAQ

When does Student of the Year After Dark premiere?

It premieres on JioHotstar on 13 November 2026, according to Esquire India.

Who stars in Student of the Year After Dark?

Shanaya Kapoor leads the series in her OTT debut. The reports we read do not name the other cast.

Is there a trailer yet?

Only a teaser has been released so far. A full trailer, episode count and runtime have not been announced in the reports we checked.