‘Citadel: Honey Bunny‘, the latest series in the Citadel franchise, finally hit screens on Thursday, and those who caught the permiere screening, have only been raving about the web series.
The series, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in lead roles, serves as a prequel to the Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden-led series ‘Citadel’ which debuted in 2023. The Indian leg of the global series, directed by the popular duo Raj and DK, has taken Twitter by storm, with viewers praising the thrilling storyline and standout performances. Some even declared the new series as the “BEST Citadel show so far,” with many lauding the directors’ skilful handling of action-packed scenes and tight screenplay.
Fans quickly took to social media to celebrate the series, with one viewer tweeting, “#CitadelHoneyBunny is a wonderfully engaging show. I found it thoroughly entertaining and never felt bored.” Another fan highlighted the plot twists, especially in the fourth episode, calling it “the biggest twist” of the show.
Director duo Raj and DK, known for their expertise in crafting thrillers, received high praise for their work on the series. “King of thrillers @rajndk… they are just raising the bar,” one fan shared, while another praised the “top-notch” action sequences and screenplay, tweeting, “@rajndk Killing it with screenplay, action episodes r top-notch!”
Much of the excitement focused on the lead pair, Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, whose chemistry has fans raving. Viewers praised their dynamic performances, with one fan tweeting, “@Varun_dvn, this role was absolutely made for you. @Samanthaprabhu2, our action scenes were thrilling.”
Another user added, “#SamanthaRuthPrabhu & #VarunDhawan deliver compelling performances, displaying great chemistry that helps carry the show through its more uninspired moments.”
Both actors were applauded for their portrayals of strong, action-oriented characters. Fans couldn’t get enough of Samantha’s intensity in action scenes and Varun’s powerful presence, with one tweet saying, “All hail #Samantha she is just fantastic in action episodes. Good to see #VarunDhawan in action; looks like another blockbuster loading.”
As the series continues to gain momentum, fans eagerly anticipate more from both the actors and the creators. “@Varun_dvn you killed it, man so proud of u now can’t wait to watch more action in #BabyJohn,” tweeted a viewer, expressing their enthusiasm for Varun’s future roles.
‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ appears to have set a new benchmark for the franchise. The series hit screens weeks after ‘Citadel: Diana’, the Italian spin-off of the spy-action series starring Matilda De Angelis in the lead.
Meanwhile, the Russo Brothers have begun shooting for ‘Citadel’ Season 2 with Priyanka Chopra, Richard Madden and Stanley Tucci. The cast and crew were spotted in the UK, filming some high-octane action scenes.
Citadel: Honey Bunny | Song – Rihaa (Audio)
