7 Days

The film opens with Indian couples discussing arranged marriages. Mothers have created online profiles on Arranged to help their children find spouses, signaling the blend of tradition and modern dating. Ravi and Rita are introduced through this setup as potential matches.

Ravi and Rita meet on a pre-arranged date by a dry reservoir. Rita notes she is vegetarian, so Ravi brings a meat-free meal; an awkward moment ensues when the lemonade contradicts Ravi's teetotaler claim and he pours it out. The date ends with mutual awkwardness, hinting at deeper incompatibilities.

Suddenly both phones alert them to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing them back to Rita's place. The apartment is messy, with trash and dishes, as they adjust to staying in; Ravi waits for car rental options that won’t be available until morning. The moment marks the shift from tentative dating to forced cohabitation.

Ravi overhears Rita speaking on the phone about someone and discovers a vibrator in her bathroom. The find deepens his sense that trust and honesty are complicated between them. The incident heightens sexual and emotional tensions during their lockdown.

Morning arrives with plans for Ravi to go to the car rental agency, but there’s no car until morning. Rita offers him the couch, and he updates his mom about the situation. The pandemic keeps them negotiating a fragile coexistence.

Ravi questions whether they are a real match, and admits his hunger for honesty. Rita reveals that her mother pays her rent in exchange for her participation on Arranged, reframing the relationship as transactional rather than romantic. The revelation forces them to confront what they want from each other.

Ravi offers to clean to calm his nerves, while his brothers tease him about being stuck with Rita. Rita seems relaxed with inactivity and unemployment, highlighting a mismatch in energy and expectations. Their banter starts to reveal core differences and a growing curiosity.

Rita admits she isn’t remotely interested in marriage, while Ravi insists he must marry to fulfill his goals. He describes the odd idiosyncrasies of his lab mates to illustrate his point, underscoring divergent life plans. The tension deepens as their visions of the future clash.

Rita reveals she has a married lover, leaving Ravi hurt and confused about honesty and commitment. She spikes his Coke with whiskey, an act that quickly saps his control, and he attempts stand-up and dancing but grows sick. The troubling sequence underscores the fragility of their connection.

The following morning, Ravi blames Rita for his hangover, but they reconnect during an online workout. Rita's mother calls to check whether Rita has revealed enough about herself on Arranged, reminding them of the ongoing social pressure. The exchange continues to frame their relationship against external expectations.

Ravi offers to teach Rita to cook, despite clashing methods. His mother arranges a virtual blind date for him, with Rita coaching him and injecting humor. Ravi completes the date and feels hopeful, even dreaming of Rita.

Rita overhears Ravi’s conversation with his mother on speakerphone and grows restless, insisting they go out without a mask. She returns late with a cough, prompting Ravi to cancel his departure and commit to quarantine to help her. During isolation they share warmth and small, tender moments.

Ravi stays close as Rita's cough worsens, and an ambulance takes her to the hospital. He goes through her things and discovers her paintings—sweet depictions of love rather than the raunchy image she had hinted at. He remains connected by phone, growing affectionate despite the distance.

A nurse informs Ravi that the patient in Rita's room dies, underscoring the gravity of the hospital crisis. Rita's mother stays remotely involved, and updates are shared with Ravi. When Rita is released, she and Ravi meet in a park, and their mutual affection becomes tangible.