Love Mocktail 3

Name: Love Mocktail 3
Director: Darling Krishna
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-03-19
Rating: 3.166666666666667
Cast: Rachel David, Amrutha Iyengar, Darling Krishna, Rajani, Milana Nagaraj

Directed by Darling Krishna

TezScore63/100 Mixed Growing coverage · 3 scored of 5 Indian-media reviews How TezScore works

134 min 19 Mar 2026

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Synopsis

Love Mocktail 3

Set several years after the events of Love Mocktail 2, the film follows Adi, who is now a single father to Nidhi, the girl he adopted at the end of the previous film. Their life is built around simple routines, bedtime stories, school incidents, and the warmth of domestic stability, supported by their caretaker “Jagga Mummy” and frequent visits from Adi’s close friend Viju. As the story unfolds, an unexpected claim emerges when an elderly woman, Dr. Shanta, asserts that Nidhi is her biological granddaughter. This sparks an emotionally intense custody battle, pushing Adi to confront unresolved parts of his past while trying to keep the daughter he deeply loves. Legal and emotional challenges follow, testing the limits of Adi’s resilience and the strength of their father‑daughter bond. The film continues the franchise’s themes of healing, responsibility, and emotional connection.

Director: Darling Krishna
Release: 19 Mar 2026
Run time: 134 min
Language: Kannada

Cast & crew

RA Rachel David Cast AM Amrutha Iyengar Cast DA Darling Krishna Cast, Director, Writer RA Rajani Cast MI Milana Nagaraj Cast, Writer NA Nakul Abhyankar Composer

Reviews

Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.

Critics' consensus

Mixed

Across 5 available source-linked Indian-media reviews for Love Mocktail 3, reception is mixed. The 3 scored reviews average 63/100.

Best forViewers looking for drama in Kannada cinema.

Reception Order

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Cinema Express A Sharadhaa

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5/5

When the journey of Love Mocktail began, it didn't feel like the start of a trilogy. The first film traced the fragile, often fleeting beauty of falling in love.

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Deccan Herald Jagadish Angadi

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5/5

The first movie brimmed with youthful freshness. The second was driven by intense romance.

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Times of India Susmita Sameera

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5/5

The Love Mocktail franchise has built a strong emotional connection with its audience over the years. The first film ended on a deeply tragic note with Nidhi's demise, while the second installment explored Adi's journey through grief, ultimately concluding on a hopeful note as he adopts a baby girl and names her Nidhi.

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