Citadel Honey Bunny First Review: Critics Hail Samantha-Varun Dhawan's 'Gritty' Performances In Prime Video's New Series

Prime Video's Indian spin-off Citadel: Honey Bunny receives positive first reviews at the Mumbai premiere, with actors praising Varun Dhawan and Samantha's performances in this Raj & DK-directed spy thriller releasing on November 7, 2024.
  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2024-11-05, 12:06 IST
Citadel Honey Bunny First Review

The much-anticipated spy thriller series Citadel: Honey Bunny held its premiere screening in Mumbai on Monday evening, marking Varun Dhawan's return to screens after Bhediya. The event drew Bollywood's elite, including Shahid Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Nimrit Kaur, and Rasika Duggal, who were among the first to experience this high-stakes espionage drama.

Citadel Honey Bunny First Review

Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur took to Instagram Stories to share her verdict, describing the series as "mad" and "brilliant." Her review emphasised the show's edgy and gritty nature, calling it "delicious" entertainment. Former Amazon Prime Video executive Sonia Huria added to the positive reception, predicting blockbuster success for the series. Lead actress Samantha acknowledged Huria's support, responding with gratitude on social media.

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Citadel Universe

Following the worldwide success of the original Citadel series starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden in 2023, this Indian adaptation brings a unique flavour to the expanding universe. Under the executive production of the Russo Brothers' AGBO, the franchise continues to explore the ongoing conflict between the Citadel spy agency and their nemesis, Manticore.

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Citadel Honey Bunny Plot

The series introduces an intriguing narrative where Varun Dhawan plays a dual role as a stuntman named Bunny, who recruits Samantha's character Honey, a struggling actress, into the world of espionage. The story takes a compelling turn as these former spies must protect their daughter Nadia when their dangerous past resurfaces.

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While Citadel: Honey Bunny represents India's entry into the franchise, it follows the recent release of the Italian spin-off Citadel: Diana. The series arrives as production continues on the second season of the main Citadel series, demonstrating the franchise's ambitious global scope.

Coming from the creative minds behind successful series like Farzi and Guns & Gulaabs, directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D K (Raj & DK) bring their signature style to this high-stakes spy thriller. Their involvement has generated significant anticipation given their track record of delivering compelling content.

Citadel Honey Bunny Release Date

The series is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on November 7, 2024, promising to deliver a unique blend of action, espionage, and drama that has become synonymous with the Citadel franchise while maintaining its distinctly Indian identity.

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