Netflix India has confirmed a new addition to its original series catalog for 2027: Janta Inter College, a romantic comedy directed by Anand Tiwari, known for the Prime Video musical series Bandish Bandits. This marks Tiwari's return to Netflix eight years after directing Love Per Square Foot (2018), the platform's first Indian original film.
The series is described as a youth dramedy set in a college in Bihar, featuring an ensemble cast led by Vishal Jethwa, known for Mardaani 2 and Homebound, and Palak Tiwari, seen in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. For Jethwa, Janta Inter College marks his web series debut, while for Tiwari, it is her second streaming project following Prime Video's Lukkhe.
The main cast is rounded out by Sanjay Mishra, Shilpa Shukla, Sharman Joshi, Saurabh Shukla, and Vishwanath Chatterjee, in addition to a special appearance by Dia Mirza in a role described as significant to the plot.
Production Status and Release Date
Filming for Janta Inter College concluded in September, and the project is currently in the post-production phase. Netflix is targeting an early 2027 release, although an exact launch date has not yet been announced.
What is Janta Inter College About?
Plot details for the series are being kept under wraps, but the production is inspired by a story by Divya Prakash Dubey, the writer behind the recent Netflix India hit Musafir Cafe. Dubey wrote the screenplay alongside Anup Pandey, Garima Pura, and Harish Peddinti.
The plot will focus on life on a college campus, framed as a coming-of-age romantic comedy built around teenage courtship, humor, and the small crises inherent to student life.
Divya Prakash Dubey Returns to Netflix as Musafir Cafe Progresses
This new collaboration with Netflix comes as the second season of Musafir Cafe moves forward in development. The first installment, based on the novel of the same name by Dubey and starring Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, and Mahima Makwana, connected deeply with audiences thanks to its intimate narrative, soundtrack, and emotionally resonant relationships.
According to available information, writing for the second season of Musafir Cafe has not yet officially begun, although it is expected to pick up the emotional and musical elements that defined the first installment while moving toward a new chapter of the story.
Anand Tiwari’s Return to Netflix
Janta Inter College represents a special reunion for Anand Tiwari with the platform. His feature film directorial debut, Love Per Square Foot, starring Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar, was initially planned for a theatrical release but ended up launching directly on Netflix, becoming the first mainstream Indian production to premiere on the service after its entry into the Indian market.
Following that project, Tiwari directed several titles for Prime Video, including Feels Like Ishq and Maja Ma, before consolidating his career with the two seasons of Bandish Bandits, a musical series focused on the debate between music as a discipline and as a form of personal liberation.
With Janta Inter College, the director returns to Netflix with the intention of expanding his long-term collaboration with the platform across several projects. In addition to directing, Tiwari is also producing the series through Leo Media Collective, the label he shares with Amritpal Singh Bindra.
Frequently Asked Questions about Janta Inter College
When does Janta Inter College premiere on Netflix?
Netflix is targeting an early 2027 release, although an exact launch date has not yet been confirmed.
Who is directing Janta Inter College?
The series is directed by Anand Tiwari, known for directing Bandish Bandits and Love Per Square Foot, both previous productions in the Indian streaming ecosystem.
Who stars in Janta Inter College?
The main cast is led by Vishal Jethwa and Palak Tiwari, accompanied by Sanjay Mishra, Shilpa Shukla, Sharman Joshi, Saurabh Shukla, Vishwanath Chatterjee, and a special appearance by Dia Mirza.
What is Janta Inter College about?
The series is a coming-of-age romantic comedy set in a college in Bihar, focusing on teenage courtship, humor, and the crises of student life. Specific plot details have not yet been revealed.
Is Janta Inter College related to Musafir Cafe?
Both series share the same writer, Divya Prakash Dubey, but they are not part of the same story. Musafir Cafe is currently preparing its second season independently.
