Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu star in ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ thriller series

The Indian version of ‘Citadel’ has unveiled its first poster, featuring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in dynamic roles. Titled ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, the Hindi series is the brainchild of popular creators Raj and DK.

The title was revealed at a Prime Video event in Mumbai, attended by the show’s team. Varun and Samantha expressed their excitement about working on ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, where they play characters named Honey and Bunny, respectively.

Varun shared his gratitude, saying, “I want to express my gratitude to Prime Video for backing us and Raj and DK for giving me this opportunity. I remember when I saw Family Man I picked up a call and had a word with DK and told him that I am a big fan of your work and I really want to know how can I collaborate with you…he told me that we are in talks with Russo brothers for some project and now it’s here.”

Samantha discussed her experience, particularly her action sequences, stating, “I never would have imagined that I could action… till the last moment, I thought that I would not be able to do this. I am extremely grateful to Raj and DK to coming to my rescue.”

Described as a gritty spy action thriller with the heartwarming allure of a love story, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ is set against the vibrant tapestry of the 90s. Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saquib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher are also part of the cast. The show is an Indian adaptation of the international series created by the Russo brothers, with the global version starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden.