Prime Video announced that Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian chapter of the global franchise featuring actors Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, will premiere globally on 7 November 2024 on the streaming service.
Honey Bunny is directed by Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK) and written by Sita R. Menon, along with Raj & DK. The series is produced by D2R Films, Amazon MGM Studios, and executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO (Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Scott Nemes) alongside David Weil (Hunters) and Midnight Radio who are also executive producers.
The supporting cast includes the likes of Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, and Kashvi Majmundar.
Prime Video India head of originals Nikhil Madhok expressed, “The Indian series in the world of Citadel blends the charm of the ’90s with an immersive narrative and truly captivating performances by Samantha as Honey, Varun as Bunny, and the entire ensemble cast. The fictional series will take the audience back to the genesis of this international clandestine spy-agency, delving further into its foundation, activities, influence.”
Raj & DK stated, “Citadel: Honey Bunny is a swashbuckling blend of gritty, fast-paced action and compelling drama with exceptional performances. We are excited to introduce Varun as an edgy action hero, and Samantha has upped her action game to the next level. We are also thrilled to have joined with the powerhouse Kay Kay Menon once again and are lucky to have an incredible cast. We cannot wait for audiences across the world to enjoy one of our most ambitious projects yet!”
The first season of Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, premiered back in 2023. As per Prime Video, the show became the second most-watched new original series outside the US, and fourth most-watched worldwide, after 24 days. The series is executively produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO production house. The original series follows the story of spy agency Citadel and its powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore.