# Student of the Year: After Dark series release

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> Updated: 2026-10-27T08:46:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Filmmaker Karan Johar announced a new direction for the ‘Student of the Year’ franchise with an upcoming web series titled ‘Student of the Year: After Dark’. Marking the 14th anniversary of the original film, the project shifts from traditional campus romance toward a darker thriller format involving mystery and violence.

Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and directed by Reema Maya, the series features Shanaya Kapoor in a double role. The plot follows a character named Aditi as she investigates the mysterious death of her twin sister, Aayesha Malik, at St. Teresa Heritage School. The series is scheduled to stream on JioHotstar starting November 13.

## Claims

- The trailer for Student of the Year: After Dark has been released. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Shanaya Kapoor plays the double role of twin sisters Aayesha Malik and Aditi. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The story is set at St. Teresa Heritage School. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The plot involves the investigation of Aayesha Malik's mysterious death. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Dharmatic Entertainment produced the series. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The series will launch on Jio Hotstar on November 13. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Sheeba Chaddha plays the role of the mother. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The series is directed by Reema Maya. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Shanaya Kapoor stars in Student of the Year: After Dark trailer

The trailer for Student of the Year: After Dark has debuted, featuring Shanaya Kapoor in a double role as twin sisters investigating a mysterious death at St. Teresa Heritage School.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shanaya-kapoor-stars-in-student-of-the-year-after-dark-trailer

### 2026-10-19: Karan Johar announces Student Of The Year: After Dark web series

Karan Johar announced ‘Student Of The Year: After Dark’, a new thriller web series starring Shanaya Kapoor, set to stream on JioHotstar from November 13.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karan-johar-announces-student-of-the-year-after-dark-web-series

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