As Student Of The Year completes 14 years on October 19, Karan Johar has announced Student Of The Year: After Dark, a new web series starring Shanaya Kapoor that replaces campus glamour with mystery, violence and fierce competition.
Shanaya Kapoor’s blood-stained first look hints at a darker twist, as Karan Johar teases a bold new chapter for the franchise.
The caption read, "Nostalgia is working overtime this week!!! As we complete 14 years of our beloved SOTY franchise…we embark on a new journey taking it forward but it’s now in AFTER DARK! Gritty, gory, unabashed and absolute madness!!!! Gear up!"
Student Of The Year: After Dark Cast
Shanaya Kapoor in a double role (OTT debut)
Divik Sharma
Manya Grover
Will Student Of The Year: After Dark release in theatres?
Student Of The Year: After Dark is a web series and will not release in theatres. It will make its OTT debut on JioHotstar on November 13, 2026.
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What is the plot of Student Of The Year: After Dark?
The teaser swaps campus glamour for a dark thriller featuring a dead body, bloody twists, hidden secrets and fierce competition, with plot details still under wraps.
What did Shanaya Kapoor say about upcoming series?
According to a report in Hindustan Times, Shanaya Kapoor said, "Student Of The Year: After Dark Web Series for me is more than just a project, it's a bold statement."
Shanaya said, "Portraying this character in a contrasting manner is a deliberate choice to challenge expectations and redefine what audiences anticipate from mainstream storytelling."
"The role is layered, flawed, and unapologetically real. Stepping into her world has been the most challenging and a rewarding experience," she added.
When and where to watch Student Of The Year: After Dark?
Student Of The Year: After Dark is set to premiere on JioHotstar on November 13.
FAQs
How does After Dark connect to the original Student of the Year movies?
While it takes place at the same elite fictional school, St. Theresa’s, the vibe is entirely different.
How many episodes will Student of the Year After Dark have?
The series will reportedly consist of 6 episodes.