Varun Dhawan Says 'Big Names In Industry Warned Him' Not To Act Opposite Samantha In Citadel India

Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are set to appear in Citadel: Honey Bunny, an eagerly awaited spy TV series launching on Prime Video on November 7. This show serves as a spin-off from Priyanka Chopra’s American series Citadel. As the recently released trailer has already generated excitement among fans, the promotional events are also in full swing. During one of these events, Varun Dhawan revealed that several people warned him about collaborating with the Kushi actress.

Varun Dhawan warned to work with Samantha

According to reports from 123telegu, Varun Dhawan disclosed in an interview that many warned him not to take Samantha as the female lead. Badlapur actor added that big names in the industry warned him not to act opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu and choose other Bollywood heroines. Despite the advice to select other Bollywood actresses, both Varun and the makers, Raj and DK, were determined to work with Samantha.

This role marks Samantha Ruth Prabhu's first venture into an action-packed character. During the interview, the Pushpa actress mentioned that she suffered many injuries while filming this series, but it was all worth it.

Varun Dhawan shares BTS photos Citadel: Honey Bunny

Varun Dhawan recently treated fans to some stunning behind-the-scenes photos of the series. He took to Instagram to post multiple photos, presumably taken during the filming. The photos feature Varun with an intense expression, while the final image surprises viewers with an appearance by Samantha Ruth Prabhu. He captioned the post, "Freedom isn't free."

Directed by Raj & DK, this Indian edition of the global Citadel franchise offers a fresh perspective on action and espionage, set against the backdrop of the 1990s. In an interview with ANI, the directors discussed their decision to cast Varun Dhawan in a new role.

“We envisioned Varun in a different light and realised he had never tackled a full-blown action role before. He was thrilled about it. He also became very excited when he discovered the series was set in the 90s, as he has many memories and stories from his father's film sets. After our discussion, we recognised that he was the ideal choice, especially for a character with two timelines: one side being vibrant and lively, and the other more serious and mature. This diversity suited Varun perfectly,” Raj explained.