Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan refused to work in this Karan Johar film; it earned Rs 175 crore

Produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala, 2 States was first offered to Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor. Finally, Arjun Kapoor played the male leading role opposite Alia Bhatt.