Netflix's Lust Stories 3 Receives Mixed Reviews for Writing and Performances
Lust Stories 3, a Netflix anthology directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, and Vishal Bhardwaj, explores themes of desire through four short films. Critics note strong performances from Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Vijay Varma, but overall the film is criticized for weak writing, lack of chemistry, and an unengaging tone. While some moments and visuals stand out, the anthology is generally seen as failing to capture the intensity and complexity of lust.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (22–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 18 Sept, 06:35 am. Other outlets followed.