Netflix Announces Lust Stories 3 Release Date with Four New Directors and Cast
Netflix's anthology series Lust Stories returns with its third installment, premiering on September 18, 2026. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, and Vishal Bhardwaj, Lust Stories 3 features four distinct narratives exploring love, desire, vulnerability, and modern relationships. The ensemble cast includes Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Vijay Varma, and others. Produced by RSVP and Flying Unicorn Entertainment, the anthology continues its tradition of presenting diverse perspectives on intimacy and emotional complexities.
First-hand measurement across 13 sources
We measured how 13 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, ndtv, wion, news18, thetelegraph, news18, moneycontrol, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, and 5 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 5 Sept, 06:42 am. Other outlets followed.