Love Mocktail 3
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Milana Nagaraj
Yadunandan
Milana Nagaraj
- Darling Krishna
- Milana Nagaraj
- Samvrutha
- Rachel David
- Amrutha Iyengar
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| Directed by | Darling Krishna |
| Written by | Darling Krishna Milana Nagaraj Yadunandan |
| Produced by | Darling Krishna Milana Nagaraj |
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| Cinematography | Sri Crazy Mindz |
| Edited by | Sri Crazy Mindz |
| Music by | Nakul Abhyankar |
Production company | KrissMi Films |
| Distributed by | KVN Productions |
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Running time | 134 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Love Mocktail 3 is a 2026 Indian Kannada‑language drama film written by Darling Krishna, Milana Nagraj and Yadunandan, directed by Darling Krishna.[2] It serves as the third and final installment in the Love Mocktail franchise.[3] The film stars Darling Krishna, Milana Nagaraj, Samvrutha, Amrutha Iyengar, Dileep Raj, Amrutha Iyengar, Shwetha Prasad, and others. It is produced by Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj under the KrissMi Films banner.[4] The music is composed by Nakul Abhyankar, while cinematography and editing are handled by Sri CrazyMindz. The film was theatrically released on 19 March 2026.[5]
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.
Cast
- Darling Krishna as Aditya "Adi"
- Milana Nagaraj as Nidhima "Nidhi"
- Samvrutha as Nidhi
- Rachel David as Sihi
- Amrutha Iyengar as Joshitha "Jo"
- Abhilash Dalapathi as Viju
- Dileep Raj
- Rekha Kudligi as Dr. Shanta
- Rajani Bharadwaj
- Shwetha Prasad as Renu
- Vaishali Deepak
- Jagadish
- Giri Shivanna as Police Inspector
Production
Development
Following the success of Love Mocktail (2020) and Love Mocktail 2 (2022), Darling Krishna conceived the third chapter as an exploration of fatherhood, family, and emotional evolution rather than conventional romance. The story was co‑written by Darling Krishna, Milana Nagaraj, and Yadunandan.[6]
Casting
Most of the key cast from the second film returned, including Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj. Child actor Samvrutha joined as Nidhi. The supporting cast includes frequent collaborators like Amrutha Iyengar, Dileep Raj, and Shwetha Prasad.[citation needed]
Music
The soundtrack album consists of four singles composed by Nakul Abhyankar with lyrics written by Raghavendra Kamath, Arun Naik and Shashank.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Neene Neenene Nannella Aase" | Shashank | Nakul Abhyankar | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Obbantiyaade Naa" | Raghavendra Kamath | Nakul Abhayankar, Keerthan Holla | 4:48 |
| 3. | "Beladingalu" | Raghavendra Kamath | Vijay Prakash | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Muddu Magale" | Arun Naik | Vijay Prakash | 3:28 |