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 is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on November 7.
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”
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. The teaser generated immense excitement and anticipation among viewers. Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who play the lead roles of Bunny and Honey respectively, graced the event with their presence. The duo shared their experiences of working on the series and entertained the audience with their charming personalities.
In a surprising revelation, Varun Dhawan disclosed that the entire series was shot on real locations in Mumbai, rather than relying on studio sets. He expressed his excitement about shooting in authentic environments, stating, “After Badlapur and October, I was shooting on real locations. Otherwise, it would only be sets and this and that, more glamourized. With this, we were shooting every day, one day in Bhandup, and one day in Thane. I was like, ‘This is an Amazon show? I thought they would take us to sets.’ But they were like, ‘No, it has to be on the streets.’”
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.
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