Netflix is bringing back its Emmy-nominated anthology franchise Lust Stories with a third instalment, and the wait is almost over. Lust Stories 3 will premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026, with the latest teaser offering a glimpse of its impressive ensemble cast while keeping the individual stories largely under wraps.
The announcement marks the return of the franchise with four new stories, each directed by a different filmmaker. The third instalment brings together Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj, promising four distinct perspectives on love, desire, intimacy and complicated relationships.
Lust Stories 3 Teaser: What Does It Reveal?
Netflix announced the release date through a short teaser featuring several members of the cast. Konkona Sensharma, Ali Fazal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Vijay Varma, Siddharth and Radhika Apte are among the actors seen in the promotional video.
The teaser, however, does not reveal much about their characters or the plots of the four stories. Instead, it builds curiosity around the new anthology and its themes of relationships, desire and personal choices.
Netflix’s official description says the four filmmakers will explore sex, relationships, desire and love through separate short films. The anthology format allows each director to approach these subjects from a different creative and emotional perspective.
Who Stars In Lust Stories 3?
The film features a large ensemble cast spread across its four segments. Motwane’s story stars Radhika Apte, Konkona Sensharma, Vijay Varma and Abhishek Banerjee. Shakun Batra’s segment features Ali Fazal and Radhikka Madan.
Meanwhile, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth headline Vishal Bhardwaj’s segment, while Kiran Rao’s story features Gurfateh Pirzada and newcomer Sana Thampi.
What Is Lust Stories 3 About?
Like its predecessors, the third instalment will tell four independent stories rather than follow one continuous narrative. The franchise has previously focused on the complexities of modern relationships, intimacy and human emotions, and the new chapter is expected to continue that approach with different filmmaking styles.
The first Lust Stories premiered in 2018, followed by Lust Stories 2 in 2023. With the third instalment, the franchise becomes one of Netflix India’s most prominent anthology series to return for another chapter.
With a September 18 premiere, a celebrated group of directors and a cast featuring some of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable performers, Lust Stories 3 is shaping up as one of Netflix India’s notable upcoming releases.