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Netflix India Sets September 18 Premiere for 'Lust Stories 3'

Netflix India has locked the premiere date for 'Lust Stories 3' at September 18, with new segments directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, and Vishal Bhardwaj. The anthology, which marks the streamer's first three-season series, features a cast including Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari.

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Netflix India Sets September 18 Premiere for 'Lust Stories 3'

Netflix India's anthology seriesLust Stories is set to return for a third chapter, with the premiere locked for September 18, as reported by Bollywood Hungama. The upcoming season, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, and Vishal Bhardwaj, will once again feature a collection of short films exploring themes of lust, love, relationships, and repressed desire.

The new season brings together a cast that includes Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma, and Abhishek Banerjee in Motwane's segment, while Ali Fazal and Radhika Madan star in Batra's film. Vishal Bhardwaj's story is headlined by real-life couple Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari, and Kiran Rao's segment features Gurfateh Pirzada and newcomer Sana Thampi in lead roles, as detailed in coverage from Bollywood Hungama and NewsBytes.

The trailer for the new season is expected to be released in the first week of September, according to both outlets.

Lust Stories, which has been nominated for an International Emmy, has been praised for its bold exploration of female sexuality through diverse narratives. The upcoming season marks a milestone for Netflix India, becoming the platform's first anthology series to have three seasons, as noted by NewsBytes.

In a statement made while announcing the project in February, the makers said, "Each film approaches human connection from a distinct point of view, reflecting how desire and relationships are shaped by context, silence, and vulnerability. Together, these stories expand the conversation around love and longing, offering audiences an honest and contemporary lens on what it means to connect."

The anthology format, which gained popularity with its first two seasons, continues to offer varied perspectives on intimacy and human connection. The four new short films are described as "bite-sized yet emotionally resonant," promising fresh takes on longing and relationships in all their complexity.

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Bollywood Hungama

Framing: Announces the return of Lust Stories with a locked premiere date — Promotional and enthusiastic

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Lust Stories is returning for a third chapter.
Lust Stories 3 will premiere on September 18 on Netflix India.
The new season has been directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj.
The trailer is expected to be released in the first week of September.
Lust Stories 3 features a robust cast comprising prominent Bollywood names.
Vikramaditya Motwane’s film stars Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma and Abhishek Banerjee.
Ali Fazal and Radhika Madan feature in Shakun Batra’s segment.
Real-life couple Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari headline Vishal Bhardwaj’s story.
Kiran Rao’s film features Gurfateh Pirazda and newcomer Sana Thampi in the lead roles.
The series is International Emmy-nominated.
The makers revealed the details in February 2026.

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NewsBytes

Framing: The headline focuses on the release date of 'Lust Stories 3' on Netflix. — Promotional and enthusiastic

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The third season of Lust Stories boasts a star-studded cast from Bollywood.
Motwane's segment features Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma and Abhishek Banerjee.
Batra's film stars Ali Fazal and Radhikka Madan.
Bhardwaj's story is headlined by real-life couple Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari, while Rao's film has Gurfateh Pirzada and newcomer Sana Thampi in lead roles.
The trailer is expected to be released in the first week of September.
Lust Stories 3 continues the tradition of its predecessors by exploring female sexuality through diverse and thought-provoking narratives.
"Each film approaches human connection from a distinct point of view, reflecting how desire and relationships are shaped by context, silence, and vulnerability," the makers shared previously.
The project will be a significant milestone for Netflix India as it will be the first anthology series to have three seasons.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimLust Stories is returning for a third chapter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimLust Stories 3 will premiere on September 18 on Netflix India.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe new season of Lust Stories 3 has been directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimLust Stories 3 features a robust cast comprising prominent Bollywood names.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimVikramaditya Motwane's segment features Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma and Abhishek Banerjee.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
ClaimAli Fazal and Radhika Madan feature in Shakun Batra's segment.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
ClaimReal-life couple Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari headline Vishal Bhardwaj's story.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
ClaimKiran Rao's film features Gurfateh Pirzada and newcomer Sana Thampi in the lead roles.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
ClaimThe trailer of Lust Stories 3 is expected to be released in the first week of September.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
ClaimLust Stories 3 continues the tradition of its predecessors by exploring female sexuality through diverse and thought-provoking narratives.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC, Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe makers of Lust Stories 3 shared previously: "Each film approaches human connection from a distinct point of view, reflecting how desire and relationships are shaped by context, silence and vulnerability. Together, these stories expand the conversation around love and longing, offering audiences an honest and contemporary lens on what it means to connect."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
ClaimLust Stories 3 will be a significant milestone for Netflix India as it will be the first anthology series to have three seasons.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC, Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimLust Stories 3 is International Emmy-nominated.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe makers revealed details about Lust Stories 3 in February 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Bollywood Hungama, NewsBytes 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31