The much-anticipated web series Citadel: Honey Bunny, directed by Raj and DK, premiered on Prime Video on November 7, and celebrities who attended the preview in Mumbai have been showering it with praise. The show stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles and is the third installment in the Citadel franchise, following the American and Italian editions.
Celebrities React to ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’
The premiere event saw a host of Bollywood stars, including Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Krithi Shetty, Sundeep Kishan, Neha Dhupia, and Nimrat Kaur, showing their support for the series. As the first episode aired, many took to social media to share their reactions and reviews, with some calling it a thrilling ride full of action-packed moments.
Actor Bhuvan Arora, known for his roles in Chandu Champion and Amar, called the series “a gem” and expressed his admiration for the work of Raj and DK, sharing his excitement on Instagram. He wrote, “Another gem from the house of my favourites @rajanddk. Also @samantharuthprabhuoffl @varundvn @shivankit_parihar (crackers emojis).”
Darshan Kumar, famous for The Kashmir Files, called the show “absolutely gripping” after watching the first episode. He posted on Instagram stories, “Just watched the first episode of #citadelhoneybunny! Absolutely hooked—it’s a gripping thriller packed with superb action. @rajanddk are on fire as always! @varundvn and @samantharuthprabhuoffl are rocking their roles.”
Actor Maniesh Paul also shared his excitement, stating that he “can’t wait to watch all the episodes” when they drop on Thursday.
Stellar Reviews from Neha Dhupia, Nimrat Kaur, and Shashank Khaitan
Actress Neha Dhupia, who was present at the premiere, posted a picture with Samantha Ruth Prabhu and wrote, “All I have seen is one episode of #honeybunny and all I can say is it’ll blow your socks off…every bit of it is spectacular. @samantharuthprabhuoffl @varundvn are powerhouses… @rajanddk you guys are the school of slick!”
Nimrat Kaur, known for her roles in The Lunchbox and Homeland, shared her glowing review, describing the series as “edgy, cult, gritty and delicious.” She also congratulated the team, writing, “Congratulations team #citadelhoneybunny on this mad, brilliant ride…Loved every moment of it!!”
Filmmaker Shashank Khaitan, also present at the premiere, expressed his excitement to binge-watch the series, praising Samantha for her role in the show, calling her “lovely.”
Filmmaker Suparn Verma also lauded the series, praising Raj and DK for their brilliant direction and complimenting the performances of the lead actors. “Raj and DK blew it out of the park while Samantha and Varun kicked butt,” he wrote.
About ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’
Citadel: Honey Bunny serves as a prequel to the events of Citadel (2023) starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra, and the upcoming Citadel: Diana (2024) featuring Matilda De Angelis. The show follows the characters of Bunny (Varun Dhawan) and Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), who juggle their intense personal lives with their demanding careers as spies, all while navigating thrilling action sequences and high-stakes missions.
Speaking after the premiere, Varun Dhawan revealed how hard he and Samantha had worked on the series, particularly on the action scenes, which he promised would set a new standard. “The action is genuinely one step ahead from what you guys have seen so far. Hopefully, you will find this on global standards. For the first time, the Russo Brothers are making a show in India. Raj and DK have made it. I think it’s action like you’ve never seen it before. You will see never-seen-before avatars of me and Samantha,” Varun shared.
Conclusion
As Citadel: Honey Bunny gears up for its full release, the overwhelming positive reception from celebrities and industry insiders hints at a promising future for the series. With strong performances from Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, combined with Raj and DK’s unique direction, the show is poised to captivate audiences and deliver a thrilling experience. Fans can now look forward to binge-watching all episodes starting Thursday.
Sources By Agencies
