Prime Video officially announced the premiere date for its highly anticipated Indian original series, Citadel: Honey Bunny. The action-packed thriller, directed by Raj & DK and starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, will debut on November 7, 2024. Born from the global Citadel universe, Citadel: Honey Bunny is a unique blend of high-octane spy action and heartfelt romance set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1990s. The series, written by Sita R. Menon and Raj & DK, promises a thrilling narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns. The series also stars Kay Kay Menon, along with an ensemble cast that includes, Simran, Saqib Saleem, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, and Kashvi Majmundar.
Citadel: Honey Bunny – Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu get shoutout from Priyanka Chopra for Indian version of the series
The announcement was made at a star-studded event attended by the cast and fans on Thursday, where a teaser was unveiled, offering a glimpse into the series’ adrenaline-pumping action sequences and compelling performances. Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who play the lead roles of Bunny and Honey respectively, graced the event with their presence.
After the announcement, guess who was excited? None other than the global star and lead of the original series, Priyanka Chopra. The actress took to social media to express her enthusiasm for the Indian version, sharing the teaser with multiple collision emojis and tagging the lead actors Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, as well as the show’s directors Raj & DK and producers.
The first season of Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, premiered to global success in 2023, becoming Prime Video’s second most-watched new original series outside the U.S., and fourth most-watched worldwide, after 24 days.
Executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, Citadel and its subsequent action-espionage Original Series traverse the globe, evolving the story of spy agency Citadel and its powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore. Each series born from the world of Citadel stars top local talent and is created, produced and filmed in region—bringing about stylistically unique shows with strong cultural identities rooted in their respective country of origin. The Italian Original, Citadel: Diana, is the second series to debut from the world of Citadel (launching October 10, 2024) and will be followed by India’s series, Citadel: Honey Bunny starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha on November 7, 2024. Season Two of Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will begin production this year, with Joe Russo serving as director.
Citadel: Honey Bunny is a collaborative effort between D2R Films, Amazon MGM Studios, and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO. The series is set to be a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its unique blend of action, romance, and nostalgia.
ALSO READ: Citadel: Honey Bunny – Varun Dhawan reveals he and Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot the entire series on real locations: “We were shooting every day, one day in Bhandup, and one day in Thane”
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