Citadel: Honey Bunny – Season 1 (2024)
Director: Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. (collectively known as Raj & DK)
Cast: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kay Kay Menon, Simran Bagga, Sikandar Kher, Saqib Saleem, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar
Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024) unfolds as a vibrant #SpyThriller #ActionDrama, set against the nostalgic backdrop of 1990s and early 2000s India. Crafted by directors and writers Raj & DK, with Sita R. Menon, this six-episode origin story explores how Honey and Bunny—two ordinary individuals thrust into a deadly espionage world—lay the foundation for the Citadel universe. #CitadelHoneyBunny #2024 #RajAndDK
Varun Dhawan brings intensity and physical charisma to Bunny, a stuntman-turned-spy whose loyalty is as fierce as his stunts. Opposite him, Samantha Ruth Prabhu embodies Honey with emotional depth—transforming from a struggling actress into a principled agent as their relationship deepens. Supporting luminaries like Kay Kay Menon, Simran Bagga, Sikandar Kher, and Saqib Saleem enrich the ensemble with layered performances, while Kashvi Majmundar makes a strong impression as young Nadia, Honey and Bunny’s daughter. #VarunDhawan #SamanthaRuthPrabhu #KayKayMenon
The tone balances slick, high-octane action sequences with heartfelt family dynamics. Stylish flashbacks interweave with present-day peril, bringing a layered tension to the narrative. The production design and cinematography evoke the era’s aura—warm tones, retro tech, and Mumbai’s gritty glamour set the scene. The action choreography is especially noteworthy, resonating with physicality and grounded realism The Times of IndiaHindustan Times.
At its core, Honey Bunny probes themes of identity, loyalty, and unexpected kinship under fire. Its greatest strength lies in the portrayal of two individuals learning to trust, love, and fight as one against the encroaching threats of espionage. Reviews commend its energy and the leads’ charisma, while some critics note that the plot occasionally leans on predictable tropes or uneven pacing DecidermintThe Times of India.
Though the series won’t continue independently—it was canceled in April 2025 with plans to weave its storylines into the main Citadel series’ second season—it remains a memorable chapter in the franchise, celebrated for its emotional core and stylish retro-glam spy action
Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024) unfolds as a vibrant #SpyThriller #ActionDrama, set against the nostalgic backdrop of 1990s and early 2000s India. Crafted by directors and writers Raj & DK, with Sita R. Menon, this six-episode origin story explores how Honey and Bunny—two ordinary individuals thrust into a deadly espionage world—lay the foundation for the Citadel universe. #CitadelHoneyBunny #2024 #RajAndDK
Varun Dhawan brings intensity and physical charisma to Bunny, a stuntman-turned-spy whose loyalty is as fierce as his stunts. Opposite him, Samantha Ruth Prabhu embodies Honey with emotional depth—transforming from a struggling actress into a principled agent as their relationship deepens. Supporting luminaries like Kay Kay Menon, Simran Bagga, Sikandar Kher, and Saqib Saleem enrich the ensemble with layered performances, while Kashvi Majmundar makes a strong impression as young Nadia, Honey and Bunny’s daughter. #VarunDhawan #SamanthaRuthPrabhu #KayKayMenon
The tone balances slick, high-octane action sequences with heartfelt family dynamics. Stylish flashbacks interweave with present-day peril, bringing a layered tension to the narrative. The production design and cinematography evoke the era’s aura—warm tones, retro tech, and Mumbai’s gritty glamour set the scene. The action choreography is especially noteworthy, resonating with physicality and grounded realism The Times of IndiaHindustan Times.
At its core, Honey Bunny probes themes of identity, loyalty, and unexpected kinship under fire. Its greatest strength lies in the portrayal of two individuals learning to trust, love, and fight as one against the encroaching threats of espionage. Reviews commend its energy and the leads’ charisma, while some critics note that the plot occasionally leans on predictable tropes or uneven pacing DecidermintThe Times of India.
Though the series won’t continue independently—it was canceled in April 2025 with plans to weave its storylines into the main Citadel series’ second season—it remains a memorable chapter in the franchise, celebrated for its emotional core and stylish retro-glam spy action