‘Space Gen: Chandrayaan’ Streams Now, Dramatizes ISRO’s Road to the Moon
A new semi-realistic drama brings India’s lunar journey to screens. Space Gen: Chandrayaan is now streaming on JioHotstar. The series traces ISRO’s path from setback to success through the eyes of its scientists.
The story highlights long nights, tight budgets, and political pressure. It also shows how the team processed the failure of Chandrayaan-2. Then, it follows their push toward the success of Chandrayaan-3.
When and Where to Watch
The show premiered on January 23, 2026. Viewers can stream it exclusively on JioHotstar.
Trailer and Plot
The narrative centers on four key characters. Each represents a different side of the mission.
Arjun Verma, played by Nakuul Mehta, is a young scientist haunted by personal loss. He speaks bluntly and challenges workplace norms. Meanwhile, Yamini Mudaliar, played by Shriya Saran, leads as project director with calm focus and discipline.
Sudarshan Ramaiah, played by Prakash Belawadi, steps in as ISRO chief. He carries the burden of institutional doubt after Chandrayaan-2. At the same time, Mohanty, played by Gopal Datt, manages budgets, public image, and hard decisions.
Together, they navigate technical hurdles and bureaucratic tension. As pressure builds, the team must align around a single goal. Therefore, Chandrayaan-3 becomes both a scientific and emotional mission.
Cast and Crew
Anant Singh directs the series. The cast includes Nitin Ra, Shriya Saran, Nakuul Mehta, Prakash Belawadi, Danish Sait, and Gopal Datt.
Arunabh Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Nitin Tiwari, and Prashant Kumar wrote the story. The Viral Fever (TVF) produces the show in association with JioHotstar. Vijay Koshy serves as executive producer.
Early Reception
The series is too new for formal ratings. However, interest is rising quickly. Viewers are drawn by the Chandrayaan name and the promise of a behind-the-scenes story.
As a result, the show taps into public curiosity about India’s space journey. It offers drama, science, and national pride in equal measure