Released in 2015 Hate Story 3 was no ordinary thriller; it came wrapped in seduction betrayal and scandal. Directed by Vishal Pandya this was the third instalment in the Hate Story franchise and easily its boldest one yet. Packed with intimate scenes wild power games and explosive twists it had audiences hooked and scandalised. Actress Zareen Khan shocked fans by breaking every boundary of boldness onscreen. Her chemistry with both co-stars Sharman Joshi and Karan Singh Grover was off the charts. The film featured behisab lip-lock scenes and left no room for subtlety. One thing was clear: this wasn’t a film to watch with your family. As many said after its release “She crossed every limit of boldness.” What’s the story all about? The plot kicks off with power couple Aditya Diwan (Sharman Joshi) and his wife Siya (Zareen Khan) who run a booming business empire. After the mysterious death of Aditya’s brother in a plane crash everything seems stable—until the suave and shady billionaire Saurav Singhania (Karan Singh Grover) enters the frame. He offers Aditya a business deal—with a disturbing twist: he wants to spend one night with Siya. How far does Siya go to uncover the truth? Enraged Aditya rejects the deal but Saurav retaliates by destroying Aditya’s professional and personal life. Siya suspects a deeper vendetta and decides to get close to Saurav to uncover the truth. Following his condition she spends a night with him—only to unearth a shocking past. Was it just bold or was it a hit too? Despite (or because of) its bold content Hate Story 3 turned out to be a massive hit. Budget: Rs 20 crore India Collection: Rs 51.73 crore Worldwide Collection: Rs 75.10 crore The film earned nearly four times its budget proving that controversy can indeed pay off. And yes you can stream it now on JioCinema or Hotstar—if youre feeling brave enough.