Do you know Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan's Kalank has a connection with Arjun Kapoor's 2 States?

Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt's Kalank is all set to release on April 19, 2019!

By Karan Sanjay Shah
Published: April 18, 2018 9:36 AM IST

We revealed to you exclusively that Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt's Shiddat has been rebranded as Kalank and the official announcement is here! The makers released the first poster today, April 18, along with the full cast details and release date. And we can now confirm that the film has begun its journey today, April 18 and will release a year later on April 19, 2019. But did you know that Kalank has a connection with 2 States (the Alia Bhatt - Arjun Kapoor starrer)? Also Read - Alia Bhatt a 'great support' for Ranbir Kapoor; sister-in-law Riddhima Kapoor Sahni lists out actress' endearing qualities as a bahu and partner

Yes, Kalank is not only directed (Abhishek Varman) and produced (Karan Johar, Sajid Nadiadwala) by the same people, but the epic drama also starts its journey on the same day (April 18) when 2 States was released four years ago. Confirming this, trade analyst, Taran Adrash also mentioned on Twitter, "More on #Kalank. The film, which was planned 15 years ago by Karan and his dad Yash Johar, will finally be made in 2018. Story is set in 1940s. On 18 April 2014, #2States had released. On 18 April 2018, #Kalank begins its journey. #Kalank to release on 19 April 2019." Producer, Sajid Nadiadwala, also revealed, "18th April 2014, 2 States had released. 18th April 2018 KALANK begins its journey. This multi starrer with a story will cross all borders, under the capable direction of Abhishek Varman. It be historic in the true sense of the word. I am genuinely happy to be back with the team Fox Star and Karan Johar. This film is special to all of us!" (ALSO READ - It's official! Kalank starring Alia, Varun, Madhuri, Sanjay finally begins its journey - view pic) Also Read - Heeramandi Screening: Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth, Rashmika Mandanna and top best-dressed stars at red carpet event of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix series [View Pics]

Proud to announce the EPIC DRAMA, directed by @abhivarman - #KALANK with a GRAND cast - @MadhuriDixit, @sonakshisinha, @aliaa08, @Varun_dvn, #AdityaRoyKapur & @duttsanjay! Releases on 19th April, 2019. @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @foxstarhindi @NGEMovies pic.twitter.com/T3fCLWFC5x

— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) 18 April 2018

Ain't that cool? So will Kalank also go on to be a huge hit like 2 States? Well, looks like it surely will! Anyway, how excited are you about this one? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section below! With the film set to go on floors by the end of this month, stay tuned to BollywoodLife as we get you all the dope and updates about Kalank right here. Also Read - Heeramandi Screening: Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday and more celebs grace the special show of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's show for Netflix [View Pics]

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ByKaran Sanjay Shah
Published: April 18, 2018 9:36 AM IST