Desire, drama, and four bold new tales — Lust Stories 3 is back, and India’s most talked-about anthology just got its most star-studded edition yet. If you loved the raw honesty of the first two seasons, get ready, because this one turns the intensity up a notch.
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What Is Lust Stories 3 About?
Netflix’s Hindi anthology returns with four standalone short films, each helmed by a different director, all orbiting the same theme — lust, longing, and the messy truths of modern relationships. Producer Ronnie Screwvala calls it a series that keeps “challenging conventions” by pairing top filmmakers with deeply human stories about intimacy and identity.
Expect a mix of humor, vulnerability, and genuine chemistry — Netflix describes it as an “emotionally layered ride” that’s both entertaining and relatable.
The Directors and Star Cast
Four directors, four distinct flavors of desire:
| Director | Lead Stars | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Vikramaditya Motwane | Radhika Apte, Vijay Varma, Konkona Sen Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee | Sacred Games, CTRL |
| Kiran Rao | Sana Thampi, Gurfateh Pirzada | Laapataa Ladies |
| Shakun Batra | Radhikka Madan, Ali Fazal | Kapoor & Sons |
| Vishal Bhardwaj | Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth | Khufiya |
Vishal Bhardwaj’s segment stars real-life married couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth, exploring how desire connects to the stories we tell ourselves — and the ones we’re afraid to say out loud. Meanwhile, Kiran Rao introduces fresh talent in newcomer Sana Thampi, and Motwane’s segment reunites Netflix India’s most familiar faces.
Runtime, Ratings & Language Options
Lust Stories 3 runs 2 hours 44 minutes and carries a TV-MA rating in the US for sexual content, language, and smoking. It’s available with dubbed audio in over ten languages, including English, French, and Spanish, plus subtitles in 34 languages — making it accessible to a truly global audience.
This isn’t Netflix India’s first anthology experiment either — the format has quietly become one of the platform’s smartest ways to spotlight A-list directing talent in bite-sized doses, much like the broader evolution of the anthology film format itself, which has long given filmmakers creative freedom within a shared theme.
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Why Lust Stories 3 Matters
The original 2018 anthology earned International Emmy nods, including a Best Actress nomination for Radhika Apte — proof that this format can deliver prestige, not just headlines. With three editions now under its belt, Lust Stories has become a reliable barometer of how Bollywood’s biggest names explore intimacy, identity, and desire on their own terms.
Whether you’re here for the star power or the storytelling, this anthology promises another emotionally charged watch that’s easy to finish in one sitting.
FAQs
Q1. How many stories are in Lust Stories 3?
It features four short films by four different directors, each exploring a unique take on desire and relationships.
Q2. What is the runtime and rating of Lust Stories 3?
The film runs 2 hours 44 minutes and is rated TV-MA in the US for sexual content, language, and smoking.
