2 States (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
2 States is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Abhishek Varman. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes and earned $22.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 29m (149 min)
- Director
- Abhishek Varman
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- UTV Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 2 States About?
The premise of 2 States without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Delhi-born Punjabi and a Chennai-based Tamil Brahmin find love while studying at IIM-Ahmedabad. Krish and Ananya vow not to marry until their families approve, but cultural differences and parental opposition create significant challenges. As the families meet, clashes arise, threatening their dreams of a future together. The couple must then navigate complex traditions and expectations to fight for their relationship.
2 States Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- chennai
- punjabi
- culture clash
- ahmedabad india
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- based on novel
- man wears eyeglasses
- wife
- romantic comedy
- love
- wedding
- delhi
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- tamil
- ethnic slur
- love between communities
- student
- university student
- university
- attraction
- premarital sex
- young love
The Director of 2 States
Directed by Abhishek Varman.
- Director Abhishek Varman
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2 States Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 2 States 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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TMDB 65% User score
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2 States Plot Summary
What happens in 2 States from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds at the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad, where the main character, Krish Malhotra (Arjun Kapoor), is diligently pursuing his MBA. Proud of his Punjabi roots, Krish meets Ananya Swaminathan (Alia Bhatt) in the bustling mess hall. Ananya hails from a traditional Tamil Brahmin family, setting the stage for their cultural contrasts. As their friendship blossoms through study sessions, Krish develops feelings for Ananya but is apprehensive about their mutual attraction, especially after learning that she has turned down multiple suitors from IIT colleges, including his own alma mater.
Full summary
The whole story of 2 States, scene by scene
2 States Box Office
2 States grossed $22.4 million worldwide. $2.2 million came from the US and Canada and $20.1 million (90%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.4M
- US & Canada
- $2.2M
- International
- $20.1M
How Well Do You Know 2 States?
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2 States FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of 2 States, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 2 States?
2 States runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
When was 2 States released?
2 States was released on April 18, 2014.
Who directed 2 States?
2 States was directed by Abhishek Varman.
More films by Abhishek Varman How much did 2 States make at the box office?
2 States grossed $22.4 million worldwide ($2.2 million domestic, $20.1 million international).
How is 2 States rated?
2 States has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65% on TMDB.
Does 2 States have a post-credit scene?
No. 2 States has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 2 States in?
The original language of 2 States is Hindi.
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