Director Maneesh Sharma’s upcoming movie ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’, starring Sushanth Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra, will have a grand premier at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September.

Yash Raj Films, who produce the movie, are delighted with the news and hope that the movie strikes the right chords with the audiences.

“We believe the film is perfect for Toronto, as it is a film that is rooted in rustic India and the characters are very contemporary in their thought, which will no doubt appeal to the diaspora but also the more mainstream audiences," Avtar Panesar, vice president (International Operations), YRF, said in a statement.

The screening of the movie will be held on September 11. The premier will be attended by director Maneesh Sharma, writer Jaideep Sahni, actors Sushanth Sigh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra and debutant actress Vaani Kapoor.

The premier will be held at the Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.

‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ is said to be a candid and classy look at a fresh and very real love story about the hair-raising minefield between love, attraction and commitment.

‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ will release on September 13.