Reportedly, JioHotstar has announced its upcoming original series Space Gen: Chandrayaan, a dramatized retelling inspired by real events surrounding India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission. The Viral Fever (TVF) produced is Anant Singh’s directorial, and the
Five-episode series premieres on January 23, 2026, marking JioHotstar’s first-ever collaboration with TVF.
The series brings together an ensemble headlined by Nakuul Mehta, with Prakash Belawadi, Shriya Saran, Danish Sait, and Gopal Datt in pivotal roles. Rather than highlighting solely on the technical aspects of the mission, Space Gen: Chandrayaan traces the emotional and human journey behind one of India’s most significant scientific moments.
Chandrayaan-2, launched amid national pride, came within 2.1 kilometres of the lunar surface before losing communication — a moment that left the country grappling with disappointment. The series revisits that setback not as an endpoint, but as the beginning of a renewed resolve.
The teaser offers a restrained glimpse into this turning point, capturing scientists gathered in a tense control room as they await signals that never arrive. What follows, the makers suggest, is not defeat but a collective decision to persevere. The show positions itself as a character-driven drama that honours the people behind the mission as much as the mission itself.
Opening up on the approach behind the series, as per director Anant Singh, “India’s Lunar Mission is a masterclass in resilience and ambition. They 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. Collaborating with JioHotstar and TVF, they are incredibly proud to present this series and hopes.it allows audiences to experience not only a historic mission but also the human courage that drove it.
News Edit KV Raman
