The teaser of Space Gen: Chandrayaan, starring Shriya Saran and Nakuul Mehta, was unveiled on Wednesday, offering the first look at the web series based on India’s historic Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission. The series is set to premiere on January 23, 2026, exclusively on JioHotstar.
What Happened?
The makers of Space Gen: Chandrayaan released a 52-second teaser that introduces viewers to the tense moments surrounding India’s ambitious lunar mission. The teaser captures scientists anxiously monitoring screens, holding their breath as the spacecraft approaches a critical phase of its journey.
As communication falters, the atmosphere shifts from hope to heartbreak, underscoring the emotional toll behind the mission. The visuals establish the series as a grounded, human-driven account of one of India’s most defining scientific moments.
Official Confirmation or Sources
Actor Nakuul Mehta shared the teaser on his official Instagram handle and confirmed the release date. In his post, he wrote:
“Chaand tak ka safar aasaan toh nahi tha, par Bharat ke liye namumkin bhi nahi tha! Witness the untold story of the scientists who turned India’s dreams into history. Hotstar Specials: Space Gen – Chandrayaan, all episodes streaming Jan 23 on JioHotstar.”
JioHotstar has officially confirmed that all episodes of the series will stream from January 23, 2026.
Jay-Ho! Insight / Series Context
Space Gen: Chandrayaan focuses on the people behind India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission, highlighting resilience, teamwork, and the emotional cost of high-stakes scientific exploration. Rather than centring only on success, the series explores setbacks and the determination required to rise after failure.
Director Anant, speaking about the project, said, “India’s lunar mission is a masterclass in resilience and ambition. The soul of the story lies as much in the people who carried its weight as in the mission itself. It is a story of pride, unwavering faith, ambition, and the ability to rise above failure.”
Nakuul Mehta added that the honesty of the script drew him to the project. “It doesn’t just celebrate the final triumph; it honours the grit required to return after failure. This story belongs to the entire nation, and we worked with deep respect for that truth,” he said.
Public or Fan Reaction
The teaser quickly received positive responses on social media. Fans praised the emotional tone and scale of the project, with comments such as “All the best to the whole team” and “Can’t wait for this ride” flooding the post.
Viewers have expressed anticipation for a series that brings India’s space journey to the screen through a human and emotional lens.
What’s Next?
With its premiere set for January 23, Space Gen: Chandrayaan is expected to release further promotional material in the coming days. The series will stream exclusively on JioHotstar and is positioned as one of the platform’s major early-2026 originals.
Jay-Ho! will update this story as more details emerge.
