Netflix’s popular franchise Lust Stories has officially returned today with its third installment. The original 2018 film was an Emmy-nominated hit, while the 2023 sequel drew mixed reactions from audiences. With Lust Stories 3, the franchise aims to win viewers back with four brand-new, engaging stories exploring modern relationships and human desire.
Directors and Star Cast
The third installment features an ensemble of top-tier Indian directors and acclaimed actors across four distinct short films:
- Vikramaditya Motwane directs a tense drama starring Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Vijay Varma.
- Shakun Batra brings together Ali Fazal and Radhika Madan.
- Kiran Rao directs Gurfateh Pirzada alongside newcomer Sana Thampi.
- Vishal Bhardwaj directs the real-life couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth.
Release Time and Production Details
- Release Date & Time: The anthology released globally today, September 18, 2026, at 12:30 PM IST on Netflix.
- Runtime: The entire feature runs for two and a half hours (150 minutes). Rather than feeling like separate episodic fragments, it has been structured to flow as a single cohesive film.
- Producers: Longtime franchise producers Ronnie Screwvala and Ashi Dua Sara have returned to guide this project behind the scenes.