A trailer for “Student of the Year: After Dark” introduces Shanaya Kapoor in a dual role as twin sisters, where one sister’s death triggers a mystery at a school. Several outlets describe the plot as centering on a deadly, secretive contest and a search for answers about what happened.

The coverage consistently frames the series as a dark spinoff with suspense elements, shifting away from the original franchise’s campus glamour and rivalry themes. NDTV and Scroll.in both emphasize the twin-murder mystery set-up and the date, stating it premieres on JioHotstar on November 13. Free Press Journal adds more storyline detail from the trailer, including the discovery of a character’s body in a lake and the investigation that draws in the sister’s close circle.

Free Press Journal also highlights a competition with outfits reminiscent of “Squid Game,” while other outlets keep the emphasis more general, focusing on “deadly” mystery framing and the central premise. India Today’s summary likewise spotlights the trailer’s portrayal of a deadly mystery led by Shanaya Kapoor.