Space Gen: Chandrayaan is a character-driven docu-drama series created by The Viral Fever (TVF). It is scheduled to premiere this week on January 23, 2026.
The series, consisting of 5 episodes, chronicles the human story behind the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) remarkable recovery after the setback of the Chandrayaan-2 mission. It is directed by Anant Singh and produced by Arunabh Kumar (founder of TVF).
Space Gen: Chandrayaan Overviews
| Feature | Details |
| Series Title | Space Gen: Chandrayaan |
| Lead Actor | Nakuul Mehta (as Arjun) |
| Lead Actress | Shriya Saran |
| Supporting Cast | Danish Sait, Prakash Belawadi, Gopal Datt |
| Director | Anant Singh |
| Creator/Showrunner | Arunabh Kumar (TVF) |
| Release Date | January 23, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | JioHotstar |
Space Gen: Chandrayaan OTT Release Date
Release Date: January 23, 2026 (All episodes)
Platform: JioHotstar (formerly Disney+ Hotstar)
Genre: Docu-Drama / Science-History
Episodes: 5
Space Gen: Chandrayaan Storyline
The series focuses on the period of “redemption and resilience” following September 2019, when the Chandrayaan-2 lander, Vikram, lost contact just 2.1 km above the lunar surface.
The Setup: The story begins with the silence in the control room and the subsequent public scrutiny of the space program.
The Turning Point: A newly appointed ISRO chief makes the controversial and bold decision to back the exact same team that oversaw the failed mission, rather than replacing them.
The Journey: It follows the scientists as they navigate technical challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on global supply chains, and the immense psychological pressure of a nation’s expectations.
The Climax: The series culminates in the historic successful soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 at the lunar South Pole (Statio Shiv Shakti).
