Lust Stories 3 drops this month, and the buzz is less about the trailer and more about who’s behind the camera. Four directors—Vishal Bhardwaj, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, and Shakun Batra—each bring their own slice of India’s tangled love lives to the screen.
Bhardwaj’s praise for Karan Johar’s segment—featuring Vicky Kaushal’s suave charm and Kiara Advani’s magnetic presence—was a shock to fans who have long debated the anthology’s taste. He said, “I really loved Kiara’s performance. And Vicky is so good! But directorially, it’s a very strong film.” That line is the kind of honest appraisal that can make or break a project in today’s oversaturated streaming space.
Motwane, Rao, and Batra weren’t left out of the conversation. Motwane highlighted how Konkona Sen Sharma’s “The Mirror” layered class with desire, while Rao applauded its “beautifully done” balance of humor and discomfort. Batra laughed off the narrative’s absurdity, calling it “so funny the way he narrated it.” These perspectives hint at a season of stories that will test the limits of intimacy, marriage, and awkward conversation.
The trailer, released on September 18, turns the usual anthology format on its head by weaving four distinct tales that jump between attraction, marriage, and what people leave unsaid. Aditi Rao Hydari’s character drops a line about candles instead of light bulbs, while Radhika Apte’s cameo riffs on a mispronounced “Korea.” The humor is quick, the stakes high, and the love stories feel oddly familiar—like a mirror held up to a crowded Mumbai office.
As Netflix rolls out Lust Stories 3, the real question isn’t whether you’ll watch it, but how many of you will keep up with the twists and turns that each director crafts. The anthology’s promise of four fresh narratives, a September 18 release, and a cast that includes Radhika Apte, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Ali Fazal makes it a must‑watch for anyone who thinks contemporary romance has run its course.
Verdict: Lust Stories 3 is a sharp, multi‑faceted look at love that will keep you guessing until the last frame.