The story follows ( Arjun Kapoor ), a soft-spoken Punjabi boy from Delhi, and Ananya Swaminathan ( Alia Bhatt ), an intelligent Tamil Brahmin girl from Chennai. They meet while pursuing MBAs at IIM Ahmedabad . While their personal chemistry is instant, the real battle begins after graduation.
received high praise for her portrayal of Ananya, with The Indian Express noting her transition into a more natural, "city girl" performance compared to her debut. 2 states bolly4u
Unlike many Bollywood romances that feature elopement, 2 States focuses on the "convincing" phase. The couple makes a pact: they will not marry until they have the full blessing of both sets of parents. This leads to a series of humorous and emotional clashes, from cultural stereotypes about food and complexion to deeper prejudices regarding tradition and status. The story follows ( Arjun Kapoor ), a
shone as the loud-mouthed but fiercely protective Punjabi mother, while Revathi and Shiv Kumar Subramaniam provided a restrained, dignified contrast as Ananya's parents. Music and Direction received high praise for her portrayal of Ananya,