The Lust Stories 3 trailer is finally here, offering a first look at four new stories revolving around love, desire, intimacy and complicated relationships.
The Netflix anthology brings together filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj for four distinct stories.
The ensemble cast includes Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Sana Thampi, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Siddharth, Ali Fazal and Gurfateh Pirzada.
Lust Stories 3 will premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
Lust Stories 3 Trailer Promises Four Very Different Stories
The trailer introduces four separate narratives, each approaching relationships and desire from a different perspective.
Rather than following one continuous storyline, the anthology uses different characters and situations to explore what people want and what happens when those desires collide with relationships.
The trailer mixes attraction, awkward conversations, marital tensions, humour and unexpected complications.
This gives the third instalment a broader emotional range while retaining the franchise’s focus on intimacy and modern relationships.
Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen Sharma Take Centre Stage
Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen Sharma are among the prominent faces featured in the new anthology.
Their presence also connects the third instalment with the franchise’s history, as Radhika appeared in the original Lust Stories in 2018.
The new trailer puts its female characters at the centre of several conversations surrounding desire, attraction and emotional choices.
Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan and Sana Thampi also feature prominently in the ensemble.
Vijay Varma, Siddharth and Ali Fazal Join the Ensemble
The male cast includes Vijay Varma, Siddharth, Ali Fazal, Abhishek Banerjee and Gurfateh Pirzada.
The trailer suggests that their characters become entangled in relationships where attraction and personal choices can quickly create unexpected consequences.
The large ensemble allows each filmmaker to explore a different relationship dynamic within the anthology format.
Netflix’s official listing confirms the principal cast across the four stories.
Four Filmmakers Bring Four Different Perspectives
One of the biggest attractions of Lust Stories 3 is the combination of its four directors.
| Director | Anthology Contribution |
|---|---|
| Vikramaditya Motwane | One of the four new stories |
| Kiran Rao | One of the four new stories |
| Shakun Batra | One of the four new stories |
| Vishal Bhardwaj | One of the four new stories |
Each filmmaker brings a different storytelling sensibility to the anthology.
The combination creates a deliberate contrast between the four chapters while keeping love, desire and human connection at the centre.
The Trailer Balances Desire With Humour
The new trailer does not rely entirely on serious relationship drama.
Several exchanges use awkwardness and humour to explore intimacy, while other moments point toward emotional tension and difficult choices.
One sequence involving Konkona Sen Sharma and Radhika Apte plays with a misunderstanding around the names “Min” and “Jin,” eventually revealing that the characters are actually in Kandivali rather than Korea.
The humour gives the anthology a lighter edge despite its more complicated themes.
Aditi Rao Hydari’s Character Adds Another Perspective
Aditi Rao Hydari also gets a memorable moment in the trailer.
In one sequence, her character discusses the idea of vulgarity and how it can depend on intention and presentation.
The conversation quickly shifts into a more suggestive exchange, reinforcing the anthology’s interest in how people understand desire.
It is another example of the film using everyday conversations to approach subjects that are often left unspoken.
When and Where to Watch Lust Stories 3
Lust Stories 3 will premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
The anthology is produced by RSVP and Flying Unicorn Entertainment and marks the third instalment in the International Emmy-nominated franchise.
Netflix describes the film as four short stories exploring sex, relationships, desire and love through different cinematic perspectives.
Why It Matters
The third instalment brings together four acclaimed filmmakers and a major contemporary ensemble, making its release one of Netflix’s notable Indian anthology launches for September.
Its biggest draw is the contrast between four distinct filmmaking styles rather than a single continuous narrative.
FAQ
When will Lust Stories 3 release on Netflix?
Lust Stories 3 will premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
Who are the directors of Lust Stories 3?
Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj have directed the four stories.
Who is in the Lust Stories 3 cast?
The cast includes Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Sana Thampi, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Siddharth, Ali Fazal and Gurfateh Pirzada.
What is Lust Stories 3 about?
Lust Stories 3 features four interconnected-in-theme stories exploring love, desire, intimacy, relationships and the consequences of unexpected choices.
Where can I watch Lust Stories 3?
Lust Stories 3 will be available to stream on Netflix from September 18, 2026.
