Samantha on what drew her to ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, “human wit and hand-to-hand combat” | Filmymeet

‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ is shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated spy thrillers, offering a gritty, raw, and action-packed glimpse into the world of espionage. The recently released trailer has sparked global excitement, giving fans a thrilling preview of intense stunts and hand-to-hand combat. And that is one of the things that drew Samantha to the spy thriller.
“It’s not gimmicky and full of high-tech gadgets and technology. The world that is created is so real. The characters are genuinely relatable—ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances. That drew me in immediately. I also believe it was a brilliant move to set the show in the nineties. Everything about this world feels authentic,” shares Samantha

“By choosing the 90s as the backdrop, there’s a greater dependence on human capabilities rather than on gadgets. It’s more about human wit and hand-to-hand combat, resulting in a very raw experience. When you think of a spy film, high-tech gadgets and fancy technology often come to mind, but those elements can overshadow emotions and character arcs,“ adds the actress.
“This approach makes it more exciting for an actor. I think this is a very original way of doing things, completely different from the norm. It was an original idea, and I truly believe it was the best decision for the show,” she concludes.
The high-energy action scenes promise edge-of-the-seat thrills, setting the stage for an adrenaline-packed experience.
‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’
‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ is directed by Raj & DK. It stars the dynamic Varun Dhawan alongside Samantha in the lead. The exceptional ensemble cast also features Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, and Kashvi Majmundar. It will premiere on Prime Video on November 7.