The entertainment landscape is buzzing with excitement as the latest development in Indian television, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, has fans and celebrities alike eagerly awaiting its release. Among the enthusiastic voices is none other than Bollywood icon Priyanka Chopra, who took to social media to express her eagerness for the upcoming Hindi series. Sharing the first poster of the show on her Instagram Story, Chopra wrote a heartfelt message: “Cannot wait for this series to unravel another layer of Citadel.”
The vibrant poster reveal took place at a glittering Prime Video event in Mumbai, signaling the launch of this Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed ‘Citadel’ series, originally created by the renowned Russo brothers. As the title suggests, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ stars the sought-after Varun Dhawan alongside the talented Samantha Ruth Prabhu, both of whom play characters named Honey and Bunny, respectively, in a clever twist of nomenclature.
Varun Dhawan shared his elation and gratitude, remarking, “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 I can collaborate with you…he told me that we are in talks with the Russo brothers for some projects, and now it’s here.”
His co-star, Samantha, delved into the challenging aspects of the show, particularly the action sequences, which presented her with a new artistic challenge. “I never would have imagined that I could take action… till the last moment, I thought that I would not be able to do this. I am extremely grateful to Raj and DK for coming to my rescue,” she stated candidly.
Described as a gritty spy action thriller that also tugs at the heartstrings with its love story, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ is set against the colorful and dynamic backdrop of the 1990s. Adding to the ensemble are stars like Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saquib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher, further enriching the Indian Citadel universe with their talents.
The Cherry on top, the global version of ‘Citadel’ features Priyanka Chopra alongside Richard Madden, creating a link between the Indian adaptation and its international counterpart.
Priyanka Chopra has no shortage of projects that keep her in the limelight. Audiences can look forward to her appearance in ‘Heads of State’ with John Cena and Idris Elba. Additionally, she will lend her voice to the upcoming Disneynature film, ‘Tiger’, which will stream on Disney+ Hotstar. This documentary delves into the fascinating lives of one of the world’s most beloved species, the tiger. Speaking with reverence and a hint of personal connection, Priyanka said, “It’s just wonderful to be able to be a part of something so special and to tell the story of this magnificent animal that comes from my country—I was very honoured.”
She went on to highlight the emotional depth and relatability of the narrative: “I have always loved tigers, and I feel a kinship with the female tiger—I feel very protective of my family. Ambar’s journey is something I think every mom would relate to.”
On the Bollywood horizon, she gears up for Farhan Akhtar’s forthcoming directorial venture, ‘Jee Le Zaraa’, which will feature a powerhouse trio of lead actresses: Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt.
As the anticipation for ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ continues to build, both fans and stars are counting down the days until its release, eager to dive into the captivating realm of espionage and romance that the show promises to deliver.
