Citadel: Honey Bunny Starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan Hits #1 Worldwide on Prime Video”

Prime Video’s Indian edition of Citadel, titled Citadel: Honey Bunny, premiered on November 6, 2024. The platform announced that the series has become the most-watched series worldwide on Prime Video during its launch weekend.

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In a celebratory post on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, Prime Video declared, “Proof that spies can break more than just codes—they break records!” Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared the news on her Instagram stories, stating, “#1 worldwide.” Varun Dhawan also expressed his excitement, saying, “I can’t believe it!!! We are actually the no. 1 show in the world. This was always the dream but now it’s a reality.” Friends of both actors joined in the celebration, dubbing them “pan world stars.” Rahul Ravindran tagged Samantha with, “Hello Miss World #1,” while Janhvi Kapoor praised the show, saying, “What a riveting show! Taking the world by storm. So happy all the hard work paid off with so much love.”

About Citadel: Honey Bunny

Directed by Raj and DK, Citadel: Honey Bunny is set in the 1990s and follows a stuntman named Bunny, played by Varun, and a struggling actress named Honey, portrayed by Samantha. The series explores how their lives become intertwined in the world of espionage, serving as a prequel to the original series. The cast also includes Kay Kay Menon, Saqib Saleem, Simran, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, and Kashvi Majmundar, and it is produced by D2R Films and Amazon MGM Studios. This show marks the third installment in the Citadel universe. The first series, featuring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra, debuted in the US in 2023, with a second season currently in development. Additionally, the Italian spinoff, Citadel: Diana, premiered in October, focusing on the antagonistic Manticore group.