Lust Stories (2018)
DirectorAnurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar
StarringKiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Akash Thosar, Randeep Jha
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Adult viewers interested in relationship dramas told from women's perspectives.
Where to watch Lust Stories online in India
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Lust Stories OTT release date
| OTT / digital release (India) | 15 June 2018 |
|---|---|
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Lust Stories Collection: all movies in order
- Lust Stories (15 June 2018) · this movie
- Lust Stories 2 (29 June 2023)
- Lust Stories 3 (18 September 2026)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Lust Stories Collection.
Lust Stories story (no spoilers)
Lust Stories is a 2018 Hindi anthology film that brings together four short stories about modern relationships, all told from the viewpoint of the Indian woman. The ensemble cast includes Kiara Advani as Megha, Radhika Apte as Kalindi, Bhumi Pednekar as Sudha and Manisha Koirala as Reena, among others. Each segment is directed by a different filmmaker — Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar — and explores desire, intimacy and the complications that come with them. The tagline, 'Four Stories Four Climaxes', signals that each story builds toward its own emotional turning point. The tone moves between romance and drama, with the four directors bringing distinct styles to their segments. The film runs 120 minutes and carries an A certificate in India. It is the first entry in the Lust Stories Collection, followed by Lust Stories 2 (2023) and Lust Stories 3 (2026).
Should you watch Lust Stories?
Watch it for
- Four directors — Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar — each direct one segment, giving the anthology four distinct voices.
- The cast includes Kiara Advani as Megha, Radhika Apte as Kalindi, Bhumi Pednekar as Sudha and Manisha Koirala as Reena, alongside Akash Thosar, Randeep Jha, Neil Bhoopalam and Jaideep Ahlawat.
- It is a Romance and Drama anthology that looks at modern relationships from the Indian woman's viewpoint, as the overview states.
- At 120 minutes, the film delivers four stories in a single sitting.
Skip it if
- You prefer a single continuous narrative; this is an anthology of four separate stories.
- You want a film suitable for family viewing; Lust Stories has an A certificate in India.
Lust Stories cast
Kiara Advanias Megha
Radhika Apteas Kalindi
Akash Thosaras Tejas
Randeep Jhaas Neeraj
Bhumi Pednekaras Sudha
Neil Bhoopalamas Ajit
Jaideep Ahlawatas Sudhir
Manisha Koiralaas Reena
Sanjay Kapooras Salman
Vicky Kaushalas Paras
Neha Dhupiaas Rekha
Sumukhi Sureshas Stand Up ArtisteLust Stories movie details
| Director | Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar |
|---|---|
| Writer | Anurag Kashyap, Ruchika Oberoi, Dibakar Banerjee, Sumit Saxena, Radhika Apte |
| Music | Vayu, Komail Shayan, Amit Trivedi, Tanishk, Prateek Kuhad, Sneha Khanwalkar |
| Cinematography | K.U. Mohanan, Sylvester Fonseca, Mitesh Mirchandani, Alvaro Gutierrez |
| Producer | Ronnie Screwvala, Ashi Dua Sara |
| Release date | 15 June 2018 |
| Runtime | 2h 0m (120 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Certificate (India) | A |
Parental guide: is Lust Stories family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the film's A certificate and its focus on modern relationships; it is not suitable for children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Lust Stories official trailer
Our verdict
Lust Stories brings together four directors and a cast led by Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar and Manisha Koirala for a 120-minute anthology on modern relationships. The A certificate and its focus on intimacy mean it is aimed at adult audiences. It is the first film in the Lust Stories Collection, followed by Lust Stories 2 in 2023 and Lust Stories 3 in 2026.
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Where can I watch Lust Stories online in India?
Lust Stories is available on Netflix in India with a subscription.
When was Lust Stories released?
Lust Stories was released on 15 June 2018.
Who is in the cast of Lust Stories?
The cast includes Kiara Advani as Megha, Radhika Apte as Kalindi, Bhumi Pednekar as Sudha, Manisha Koirala as Reena, Akash Thosar as Tejas, Randeep Jha as Neeraj, Neil Bhoopalam as Ajit and Jaideep Ahlawat as Sudhir.
Who directed Lust Stories?
Lust Stories was directed by Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar.
What is the watch order for the Lust Stories Collection?
The collection in release order is Lust Stories (2018), Lust Stories 2 (2023) and Lust Stories 3 (2026).
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