Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Lust Stories 3, bringing together Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth, Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Radhika Madan, Vijay Varma and other prominent actors for a new collection of stories about love, attraction and complicated relationships.
The third instalment of the anthology franchise will premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026. The film features four separate stories directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj.
Four Directors, Four Different Relationships
Unlike a conventional feature built around one storyline, Lust Stories 3 uses four independent narratives to examine different sides of intimacy and human connection.
The trailer moves between relationships marked by attraction, marriage troubles, awkward conversations, emotional uncertainty and desires that are difficult to express. Netflix describes the four stories as distinct worlds connected by themes of love, desire, vulnerability and complicated choices.
The combination of filmmakers also gives the anthology a varied storytelling approach. Motwane, Rao, Batra and Bhardwaj each bring their own tone and perspective to the four segments.
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth Feature Prominently
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth are among the actors who draw attention in the trailer, with their characters appearing to navigate their own complicated understanding of relationships.
Aditi is also seen in a sequence involving a discussion about how desire and attraction can be interpreted differently depending on circumstances. The moment hints that the anthology will not rely only on romance but will also examine how people understand and communicate their desires.
Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen Sharma also feature prominently, while Radhika Madan and Ali Fazal appear to be part of a storyline involving a troubled marriage.
Romance, Humour and Emotional Conflict
The trailer balances its more intimate themes with humour and everyday situations.
One sequence involving Konkona Sen Sharma and Radhika Apte turns a discussion about romance into a playful exchange, while other portions suggest emotional tension between couples trying to understand what they actually want from their relationships.
The overall tone appears deliberately varied, moving between comedy, discomfort, attraction and emotional conflict rather than presenting desire through a single lens.
Ensemble Cast Adds to the Anthology
The film features an ensemble cast including Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Sana Thampi, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Siddharth, Ali Fazal and Gurfateh Pirzada.
With four different stories and a large cast, the anthology is positioned as a collection of character-driven narratives rather than one continuous relationship drama.
The filmmakers have also indicated that the new instalment explores themes including vulnerability, agency, compromise and the things people struggle to say openly.
When and Where to Watch Lust Stories 3
Lust Stories 3 will begin streaming on Netflix on September 18, 2026. It follows the first Lust Stories, released in 2018, and Lust Stories 2, which arrived on Netflix in 2023.
The first two films established the anthology's format of bringing together four filmmakers to tell independent stories around intimacy and relationships. The third chapter continues that structure while introducing a new combination of directors and actors.
With its trailer now out, Lust Stories 3 is set to return to the franchise's familiar territory of love, desire and relationships—but with four filmmakers offering distinctly different perspectives.
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