Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor won the hearts of fans with the film 2 States. The chemistry of both was liked a lot. This romantic film was also in the news, now writer Chetan Bhagat told that Alia and Arjun were not the first choice for this film.

Chetan Bhagat told in an interview to Pinkvilla, ‘Vishal Bhardwaj was going to make this film. The names of Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra were coming up regarding the film. I remember there was an article in the name of all 2 states.

Chetan Bhagat reacted to the film 2 States

Chetan Bhagat further said, ‘To be honest, when he said that a new director is making this film. Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are starring in the film, who have done only one film each. I was like it’s okay but this conversation didn’t happen. This was a very good casting but there was no discussion about it. This casting made the film fresh because both of them were young. If an older actor had done this, I don’t think he would have been able to do such a good job. But this was surprising.

Let us tell you that actors like Ronit Roy, Amrita Singh and Revathi were also seen in 2 States. The film was directed by Abhishek Varman. In this film, the love story, culture and family bond of people from two different states was shown.

FAQ

A- Where can you watch 2 States movie on OTT?
Answer- You can watch the film on Jio Hotstar.

B- 2 States is based on which novel?
Answer- This film is based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel ‘2 States: The Story of My Marriage’.

C- What is the budget of 2 states?
Answer- The budget of the film is around Rs 45 crores.

When was D- 2 States released?
Answer- The film was released on 18 April 2014.

The year 2025 has been like Valentine’s Day adorned with heart touching romance and touched songs for Bollywood. While Saira with the new star cast made a splash at the box office, ‘Param Beautiful released today; It is also getting new discussion. In the initial review, the audience is praising the chemistry of Jahnavi Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra. Let us see the list of 10 highest grossing romantic films in India here.

Saira
Mohit Suri -directed musical romantic film Saira made a big bang at the box office. The film was released at a time when the box office was tired of action and patriotic films. Then Saira came and became a favorite of the audience on seeing it. The new star cast Ahaan Pandey and Anit Padda starrer looted the box office and earned Rs 300 crore at the domestic level.

Kabir Singh
Kabir Singh, released in the year 2019, also made a rush at the box office. Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani played the lead roles in the film. The lovestory of this film touched the hearts of the audience. With this, Kabir Singh collected 278 crore rupees in India.

Crazy youthfulness
Yeh Jawani Hai Deewana was released in the year 2013. In this film, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s romantic chemistry was well liked by the audience. At the same time, this film earned Rs 188 crore at the Indian box office.

Tanu Weds Manu Returns
In 2015, R Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut’s film Tanu Weds Manu Returns also made a big bang in theaters. The magic of chemistry of this pair also went on a lot and with this it collected Rs 152 crore in the domestic market.

hearted
The film Dilwale, adorned with the strong performance of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, was released in 2015. Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon also played important roles in this film. Dilwale had collected Rs 148 crore in the domestic market.

Aye dil hai difficult
Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma starrer Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which came in the year 2016, was also a great favorite of the audience. The story of the film was liked, while its songs were also a tremendous hit. This film had grossed Rs 112 crore in India.

2 states
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel, Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer film 2 States came in the year 2012. This film was the love story of Punjabi boy and South Indian girl, which was well liked by the audience. Ronit Roy and Amrita Singh also played important roles in the film. This film had grossed Rs 104 crore.

Rab has made di pair
Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma’s film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, which came in 2008, also made a big bang at the box office. Shah Rukh and Anushka’s pair were well liked in the film. The songs of this film were also very hit. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi earned Rs 86 crore in India.

Aashiqui 2
Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor’s musical romantic drama Aashiqui 2, which came in 2013, was a tremendous hit. She was one of the biggest hit films of that year. Its songs are still very popular today. Aashiqui 2 earned Rs 85 crore at the box office.

Ho tomorrow
Shah Rukh Khan and Preeti Zinta and Saif Ali Khan’s film Kal Ho Na Ho was a 2003 hit film, its story and songs were well liked. Starcast’s performance had won the hearts of the audience. The film earned Rs 78 crore in the domestic market.

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Jahnavi Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra’s film ‘Param Sundari’ is releasing in theaters on August 29. Ever since the teaser of the film surfaced, people are comparing it to ‘Chennai Express’ and ‘2 States’ on social media. Now Jahnavi broke the silence on these claims and has told that ‘Param Sundari’ is quite different from Chennai Express and ‘2 States’. At the same time, Siddharth says that this comparison is no less than a praise for him.

In a recent interview to Mirchi Plus, Jahnavi Kapoor reacted to ‘Param Sundari’ as ‘Chennai Express’ and ‘2 States’. The actress said- ‘This is a hit film and this is a prestigious film. But Deepika has played the role of a Tamilian in the film and if you think, people are generating and comparing both films.

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‘Not all people of South can be kept together’
Jahnavi Kapoor further says- ‘I am from Kerala in the film and not all the people of South can be kept together. This is a completely different environment and it is not that it is a repetition. 2 states were also similar, but it came before ‘Chennai Express’ and such films are not released every year. Well, people are not competing with anything that should be forgotten. ‘Chennai Express’ was a prestigious film, which featured iconic characters and artists.

‘I don’t think both films are the same’
At the same time, Siddharth Malhotra said- ‘We have no problem with this comparison, I think this is a praise. I like that film very much and I am a fan of Rohit Shetty’s films. People remember some things because of the old memories related to them, although I do not think both films are the same. Shahrukh sir did not play the role of any person from Delhi and he was not in Kerala. Jahnavi is playing the role of Half Malayalam and Half Tamilian in the film, but comparing it is exactly like a praise.