Lust Stories 3: Radhika Apte, Aditi Rao Hydari and Ali Fazal join Netflix’s bold anthology

Netflix India is set to expand one of its most talked-about franchises with the third chapter of Lust Stories, and the announcement has already generated strong buzz. 

According to Variety India, Lust Stories 3 will feature four new short films helmed by some of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Indian cinema, making it Netflix India’s first anthology to reach three seasons.

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Acclaimed Directors Take the Helm

The new installment brings together an impressive line-up of directors: Vikramaditya Motwane, Shakun Batra, Kiran Rao, and Vishal Bhardwaj. Each filmmaker will direct one short film, exploring themes of love, lust, power, intimacy, and social status—ideas that have defined the anthology since its debut in 2018.

Filming for all four segments has been completed, with post-production currently underway. The anthology is expected to premiere on Netflix India by mid-2026.

Star-Studded Cast Across Four Stories

The cast of Lust Stories 3 features a mix of familiar faces and new talent. Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen Sharma headline Vikramaditya Motwane’s segment. Shakun Batra’s story stars Ali Fazal alongside Radhika Madan.

Kiran Rao’s short introduces Sana Thampi alongside Gurfateh Pirzada, while Vishal Bhardwaj reunites with Aditi Rao Hydari, marking another collaboration after Padmaavat.

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A Legacy of Bold Storytelling

Since its first release in 2018, Lust Stories has been widely praised for its unapologetic exploration of female sexuality, relationships, and desire in modern India. The anthology has consistently challenged taboos, addressing themes of marriage, infidelity, loneliness, class disparity, and sexual agency.

Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Ashi Dua, Lust Stories 3 aims to continue that legacy—this time with new perspectives, powerful performances, and stories that reflect evolving social realities.