A poster announcing the premiere date of ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’
Prime Video on Thursday announced that Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer “Citadel: Honey Bunny”, the India chapter of the global drama “Citadel”, will premiere on August 7.
Set in the 1990s, the series is directed by Raj Nidomoru and Krishna DK, directors of “The Family Man” and “Farzi” films.
“Citadel: Honey Bunny” is billed as an intriguing tale that “blends the thrilling elements of a spy action thriller with the heartwarming charm of a love story.”
The show will also feature actors Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumder, Shivankit Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saqib Saleem and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles.
“Citadel: Honey Bunny” is written by Raj and DK along with Sita Menon. The show is produced by D2R Films Production.
“We are thrilled to announce the premiere date of the much-awaited ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ today. The Indian series set in the world of Citadel combines the charm of the 90s with an engaging narrative and stellar performances from Samantha as Honey, Varun as Bunny and the entire cast…”, said Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video, India.
Raj and DK said, “‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ is a great blend of intense, fast-paced action and compelling drama with exceptional performances. We are excited to present Varun as a dashing action hero and Samantha has raised her action game to the next level. We are thrilled to collaborate with powerhouse Kay Kay Menon once again and are fortunate to have an incredible cast.”
“Citadel,” developed by Anthony and Joe Russo, begins production in 2023 with a US version starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden. The spy franchise also has an Italian version, titled “Citadel: Diana,” which will arrive in 2024.
Production on the second season of “Citadel,” starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will begin this year, with Joe Russo as director.
