Rocket Boys Season 3 ((exclusive)) Jun 2026

Both seasons are available exclusively on SonyLIV .

Season 2 ended with a mix of triumph and tragedy. Here is the likely trajectory for Season 3:

Producers Nikkhil Advani and Siddharth Roy Kapur have mentioned that a third season could potentially focus on a new generation of scientists . rocket boys season 3

Without Bhabha and Sarabhai, who is the "Rocket Boy" now? The show would need to pivot from a duet to a chorus. The grief of their protégés, the burden of living up to their vision, and the ethical dilemmas of science in a Cold War–hangover world could provide powerful character drama. Raza Murad’s character (based on Rustomji) could serve as a bridge between eras.

Spoilers for Season 2 ahead.

Season 2 ended on a poignant, almost elegiac note. We witnessed the passing of Vikram Sarabhai (Ishwak Singh) in 1971, followed by the mysterious air crash of Homi J. Bhabha (Jim Sarbh) in 1966—events historically separated but woven together for emotional impact. The final scenes showed a grieving yet resolute Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam stepping into a larger role, with the successful nuclear test at Pokhran (1974) flashing as a haunting flash-forward.

Season 2 climaxed with the 1974 "Smiling Buddha" test. But the world remembers 1998—the Shakti operations under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A third season could leap forward to follow a middle-aged Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (perhaps played by a different actor) as he navigates international sanctions, espionage, and the political will to make India a declared nuclear state. Both seasons are available exclusively on SonyLIV

Here’s where the story could soar next:

Whether we see it or not, Rocket Boys has already done what great biopics do: it turned dates and discoveries into human heartbeats. A Season 3 would not just be a continuation—it would be a tribute to every unsung scientist who looked up at the sky and refused to blink. Without Bhabha and Sarabhai, who is the "Rocket Boy" now

Series creators Nikkhil Advani and Siddharth Roy Kapur stated they intend to approach the streaming network only when the script is fully matured. Advani noted that discussions for a third outing occur selectively, signaling that the project is in a conceptual stage rather than active production.

The series covers the period between 1964 and 1974, chronicling the intense political and scientific challenges faced by modern India’s pioneers.