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'Citadel: Honey Bunny' review: Fans gush over a big twist and Samantha-Varun Dhawan's jaw-dropping action

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The wait is finally over! Varun Dhawan-Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s much-anticipated web series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ has finally made its digital debut. The spy action thriller, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 6, has opened to rave reviews from the audience. On X, several clips from the web series went viral and fans waxed poetic on Varun and Samantha’s action sequences.

Netizens Praise ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’

Fans were quick to flood social media with praise for the series, with one viewer sharing, “#CitadelHoneyBunny is incredibly engaging. I was fully entertained and never once felt bored.” Another fan highlighted the plot’s twists, particularly in the fourth episode, calling it "the biggest twist" of the show.

Another comment read, “#CitadelHoneyBunny web series is breathtaking. Raj & DK’s storytelling, with its unexpected turns, never disappoints. From Family Man 1 & 2 to Farzi, Gulab and Guns, and now Citadel, they keep raising the bar. @Varun_dvn and @Samanthaprabhu2's pairing and performances deserve a standing ovation. Words fall short for an ultra-legend like @kaykaymenon02, who was OUTSTANDING! Raj & DK saved the best for last with #SaqibSaleem, who was absolutely brilliant and menacing. @sikandarkher is such a talent you always want to see more of. Special mention to the young girl whose performance was mesmerizing.”

Another user posted, “#CitadelHoneyBunny is an incredibly engaging show. I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. Raj & DK definitely know the key to captivating viewers. The entire cast did an amazing job. 8/10. #AmazonPrime #SamanthaRuthPrabhu #VarunDhawan.”


“#SamanthaRuthPrabhu & #VarunDhawan deliver compelling performances, displaying great chemistry that helps carry the show through Its more uninspired moments..” another wrote.


A significant portion of the excitement centered around the lead duo, Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, whose on-screen chemistry has fans buzzing. Viewers were thrilled by their energetic performances, with one fan tweeting, "@Varun_dvn, this role suits you perfectly. @Samanthaprabhu2, our action scenes were electrifying."

Another user commented, "#SamanthaRuthPrabhu & #VarunDhawan give powerful performances, with great chemistry that elevates the show even in its slower parts." Both stars received praise for their portrayals of strong, action-driven characters. Fans especially loved Samantha’s intensity in action sequences and Varun’s commanding presence, with one tweet declaring, “All hail #Samantha; she’s phenomenal in the action scenes. Excited to see #VarunDhawan in action—this looks like another blockbuster in the making.”

About ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’

Helmed by the versatile director duo Raj & DK, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ is the prequel to the American spy drama series 'Citadel,’ which starred Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. The series explores the life of Bunny, a stuntman who ropes in Honey, a starlet for a side gig. However, they soon get entangled in a convoluted web of deceit. Aside from Dhawan and Prabhu, the series also features veteran actor Kay Kay Menon.

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