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Student of the Year After Dark Twitter review: Hit or miss? Here’s what viewers are saying

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 13 Nov 2026 20 min ago

New Delhi: Student of the Year After Dark has landed on JioHotstar, and the first reactions are already pouring in on social media. The latest instalment in the Student of the Year franchise has taken an unexpected turn, swapping the usual college romance and glamorous campus drama for a darker story filled with murder, mystery and secrets.

But has the new approach impressed viewers? Well, the internet seems divided. While some have praised the film for its interesting premise and Shanaya Kapoor’s performance, others have criticised its screenplay, acting and slow pace. Here’s what netizens are saying about the film.

Student of the Year After Dark Twitter review

Soon after Student of the Year After Dark began streaming, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. The film’s attempt to explore a murder mystery against a college backdrop has caught attention, although not everyone is convinced by the execution.

Criticising the performances and writing, one user shared, “15 minutes in and #StudentOfTheYearAfterDark looks like a massive disappointment. I like what they are trying to do with a bit of screen/life elements in a murder mystery. But the acting, screenplay, pacing is so bad. The dialogue writing and delivery are for SoBo folk. Weird.”

However, another viewer appeared to enjoy the film and shared a brief but positive reaction: “Good one👍🏻
#StudentOfTheYearAfterDark”

Some viewers appreciated the makers for trying something different with the popular franchise. One social media user praised the darker storytelling and Shanaya Kapoor’s performance, writing, “#StudentOfTheYearAfterDark takes the franchise into a completely different territory! 🔥 A darker campus setting, intriguing mysteries, psychological conflicts and secrets that keep unfolding. Shanaya Kapoor stands out with a strong performance, making this a refreshing and ambitious addition to the franchise.”

Another user was happy to see Bollywood experimenting with more young-adult stories. Referring to another film, the viewer wrote, “We finally getting good young adult movies like Don’t be shy and #StudentOfTheYearAfterDark from bollywood lessgooo”

Meanwhile, one viewer felt that despite the thriller elements, the film still had the familiar drama associated with Karan Johar’s style of storytelling.

“#StudentOfTheYearAfterDark starts with a good thrilling but again kjo drama as usual. New genz n more. Let’s see what’s more in the box.”

About Student of the Year After Dark

Directed by Reema Maya, the series stars Shanaya Kapoor in a double role. The film also features Abhinav Singh, Manya Grover, Adi Mlaik, Divik Sharma, Sheeba Chaddha, and Deeya Damini. Student of the Year After Dark is now streaming on JioHotstar.

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