Shuddh Desi Romance is a fresh rom-com about the hair-raising minefield between love, attraction and commitment. The movie is based in todays modern yet desi heartland. Sushant Singh Rajput plays the role of a casual Boy-next-door Raghu and Parineeti Chopra plays the bold role of Gayatri – his lover. Vaani Kapoor portrays the role of a girl named Tara, who is also a lover of Raghu.