JioHotstar will stream a new original series that takes viewers behind the scenes of one of India’s most talked-about space missions. Space Gen: Chandrayaan is a five-episode dramatized retelling inspired by the events around Chandrayaan-2, and it arrives on the platform on January 23, 2026. Produced by The Viral Fever (TVF) and directed by Anant Singh, the show marks JioHotstar’s first collaboration with TVF.
What the series explores
Rather than turning the mission into a technical documentary, Space Gen: Chandrayaan focuses on the people who lived through the highs and lows. The story revisits the moment when Chandrayaan-2, launched amid national pride, came within 2.1 kilometres of the lunar surface before losing communication. The series treats that setback not as an end but as the spark for renewed determination and collective courage.
Cast and creative team
The ensemble cast is led by Nakuul Mehta, supported by Prakash Belawadi, Shriya Saran, Danish Sait and Gopal Datt. With TVF producing and Anant Singh directing, the show aims to blend strong performances with the grounded storytelling TVF is known for.
Teaser and tone
The teaser offers a restrained, tense glimpse: a packed control room, anxious faces, and the silence of a signal that never arrives. Rather than sensationalising the failure, the footage hints at a quieter drama—the decision to persevere, to learn and to start again. The creators position the series as character-driven, built around the emotional weight experienced by ordinary scientists and engineers.
Voices from the set
Anant Singh explains the creative approach: “India’s Lunar Mission is a masterclass in resilience and ambition. We knew early on that the soul of the story resides as much in the people who carried its weight as it did on the mission. It is a story of pride, unwavering faith, ambition and the ability to rise above failure.”
Nakuul Mehta adds, “What resonated with me most was the sheer honesty of the script. It doesn’t just celebrate the final triumph; it honors the grit required to return after failure. Embodying that emotional journey was a challenge that stayed with me long after the cameras stopped rolling.”
Why this series matters
Space Gen: Chandrayaan aims to humanise a national moment. It highlights the humility, scientific rigor and quiet resilience of people behind the headlines—scientists who felt the sting of disappointment and chose to begin again. For audiences, the series promises more than a retelling of events; it offers an emotional portrait of determination and teamwork.
Release details
The five-episode series will stream exclusively on JioHotstar from January 23, 2026. With a focus on character and emotional truth, Space Gen: Chandrayaan looks set to become a thoughtful dramatization that honours both the mission and the people who made it possible.