Kannada film ‘Love Mocktail 3’ preponed after ‘Toxic’ delay

The third instalment of the Love Mocktail franchise was set to release on April 10, 2026. The movie, directed by Darling Krishna, will now hit the screens on March 19, 2026, grabbing the slot left vacant by Toxic.

KVN Productions, the co-producers of Toxic, will distribute Love Mocktail 3. The movie will benefit from the Ugadi holiday followed by the weekend.

Love Mocktail 3 is helmed by real-life couple Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj. While Krishna dons the roles of actor, director, and co-writer, Milana handles acting and writing responsibilities, apart from managing production responsibilities.

The first part released in 2020 while Love Mocktail 2 made to theatres in 2022. The third part will release on April 10, 2026. Yadhunandan has co-written Love Mocktail 3. Nakul Abhyankar, who scored the hit music of the sequel, is back as the composer for the latest instalment. Veteran Sri Crazymindzz is the cinematographer and editor for the film.

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Darling Krishna has returned to form after a series of forgettable films. His collaboration with director Shashank has spurred the revival, with Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023) and Brat (2025) being successful ventures. Milana Nagaraj was last seen in the romantic comedy Aaram Aravindaswamy, released on November 22, 2024.