Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan have enthusiastically revealed their collaboration in the upcoming Indian adaptation of Citadel, directed by the acclaimed creators Raj and DK. In a recent Instagram update, the lead actors shared insights into the project, sparking immense joy among fans eagerly anticipating the show. Here’s everything we know so far about Citadel featuring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan.
Samantha and Varun expressed their excitement as they finally had the chance to watch a preview, sharing the experience with starry-eyed emojis on their Instagram posts. The duo posted pictures of themselves watching the series on a laptop alongside Raj and DK. In addition to a team selfie, there’s a snapshot of the lead actors engrossed in the final product. Samantha also hinted at the series’ progress, revealing that she has commenced the dubbing process, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its release.
Upon the revelation of Samantha and Varun’s involvement in Citadel, speculation arose about whether the Indian installment was a remake of the American version featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden. In response to a fan’s inquiry on Instagram in May 2023, Samantha clarified, stating, “it is not a REMAKE!!” Interestingly, the Indian iteration is positioned as a spin-off, with additional plans for versions in Spanish, Italian, and Mexican, offering a unique twist to the global expansion of the Citadel universe.
Samantha ventured into the realm of OTT platforms following the pandemic, garnering significant attention for her highly-anticipated portrayal of Raji in The Family Man Season 2. Although she faced criticism for the use of brownface in the role, her performance was widely applauded. The Indian adaptation of Citadel is set to be streamed on Amazon Prime and will serve as Varun’s debut in the digital space.