Actor Saqib Saleem, who was recently featured in the web series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his role as Agent KD in the Raj and DK directorial. Saqib opens up about the love and appreciation he has received for his brief stint, bonding with co-actor Varun Dhawan, and his controversial absence from the trailer launch. Watch the video for more
16 November,2024 07:00 PM IST
Director duo Raj and DK took up Citadel: Honey Bunny at a time when they were already working on three shows. The Family Man season 1 had not released, season 2 was in development, they had already pitched Farzi to Amazon when Jennifer Salke from Amazon Studios made them an offer they could not refuse. Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals she has made martial arts training part of her daily life because you never know what the creators might throw her way. Directors Raj and DK, writer Sita Menon and Samantha discuss Citadel: Honey Bunny, Varun Dhawan and Govinda with Mayank Shekhar in London
09 November,2024 12:01 AM IST
Prime Video hosted a star-studded blue-carpet premiere for its highly anticipated series, 'Citadel: Honey & Bunny,' which will stream on the platform on November 7. The series' lead stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha glammed up the evening along with the rest of the cast — Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, and Kashvi Majmundar — and the show’s directors and creators, Raj & DK. Joining the cast and crew were some of the biggest names in Bollywood, including Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Nimrat Kaur, Sharvari, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Aditya Roy Kapur, Vikramaditya Motwane, Adarsh Gourav, and Nitesh Tiwari, among others
05 November,2024 01:15 PM IST
Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha is the Indian leg of the larger spy universe created by the Russo Brothers. They have an Italian chapter as well, called Citadel: Diana. Creators Anthony Russo, Angela Russo-OTST and David Weil sat down with Mid-day's Mayank Shekhar to talk about their spy universe and India connect. Anthony Russo, who has also produced Extraction, revealed his love for Kundalini Yoga, and how India's love for the Marvel films was a huge motivator for them to explore cinema in this country.
01 November,2024 12:56 PM IST | London
The trailer for Citadel Honey Bunny was recently launched in Mumbai, where leads Varun Dhawan and Samantha discussed their roles. However, it was young actress Kashvi, who plays their daughter, who stole the show. Kashvi portrays the younger version of Nadia, a character originally played by Priyanka Chopra in the American adaptation of Citadel. In her remarks, she expressed her excitement about being part of such a significant project within the spy universe. She also shared her feelings about stepping into the shoes of a global superstar like Priyanka Chopra, drawing comparisons to the acclaimed actress known for her work in films like Barfi.
17 October,2024 11:14 AM IST
The trailer for Citadel: Honey Bunny has dropped, and it's packed with fun and action. Starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha in thrilling roles, the series is directed by Raj & DK, known for The Family Man. This marks the first on-screen pairing of Samantha Ruth Prabhu & Varun Dhawan. The series is set in the '90s and plays as the predecessor to Citadel, which stars Priyanka Chopra. Citadel: Honey Bunny also features Kay Kay Menon, Saqib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles. This interconnected spy universe, created by the Russo Brothers, reveals exciting links between the series. The show is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 7.
16 October,2024 06:42 PM IST
Citadel: Honey Bunny Trailer Launch: Varun Dhawan and Samantha, along with the team of their upcoming series Citadel Honey Bunny, attended the trailer launch in Mumbai. Samantha, as Honey, plays the mother of a young girl, Nadia, while Varun plays an orphan, Bunny, a no-nonsense spy. Varun Dhawan talked about Samantha's determination and grit as she had to undergo tough times in terms of her illness during the shoot. Samantha opened up about how she was excited to be part of a spy universe that has Priyanka Chopra in it. Both Samantha and Varun opted for striking all-black outfits for the event, and they looked absolutely stunning.
16 October,2024 02:45 PM IST
Citadel: Honey Bunny Trailer Launch: Varun Dhawan and Samantha, along with the team and showrunners Raj & DK, unveiled the trailer for their upcoming spy series. The ensemble cast also includes Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, & Sikandar Kher. Varun Dhawan praised Samantha for her determination and grit and shared about his collaboration with Director Atlee. Samantha opened up about how she was excited to be part of a spy universe that has Priyanka Chopra in it. Kashvi, who is portraying the role of Nadia as Samantha’s daughter, confirmed that she plays the role of young Priyanka Chopra in the series. Both Samantha and Varun opted for striking all-black outfits for the event. Meanwhile, Kashvi dazzled in a beautiful blue dress.
15 October,2024 06:30 PM IST
'Citadel: Diana' fame Matilda De Angelis and its showrunner Gina Gardini speak exclusively to Mid-day about the Italian spin-off to the popular spy series that originally featured Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Set in 2030 Milan, the show follows Diana Cavalieri, a former agent of the independent global spy agency, Citadel. Diana is left undercover as a mole after the agency's destruction by a powerful enemy group called Manticore. The six-episode series will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on October 10, 2024.
10 October,2024 09:57 PM IST
Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu play the lead in Raj & DK’s web series Citadel: Honey Bunny. The teaser was released on Thursday, followed by a press meet. While interacting with the press, Varun took a moment to praise Samantha for shooting the series despite her myositis diagnosis. Citadel: Honey Bunny is the Indian chapter of the American web series Citadel, originally created by Josh Appelbaum, Bryan Oh, and David Weil. Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden starred as the leads of the 2023 spy action thriller series. Sikandar Kher, Kay Kay Menon, Saqib Saleem, and Emma Canning also star in the series, which will be released on November 7.
02 August,2024 01:56 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
