Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shown remarkable strength and determination while working on the upcoming series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', especially after being diagnosed with myositis, an autoimmune disorder affecting her muscles. In a candid interview with Galatta India, the actress revealed that at one point, she pleaded with directors Raj and DK to replace her due to her health struggles.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu didn't want to do Citadel Hunny Bunny
Samantha admitted, “I begged them to move on because I really didn’t think I could do it. I was really sure I couldn’t.” She even went as far as suggesting other actresses for the role, saying, “I sent other recommendations, ‘Look at this heroine, she is so amazing. She will kill it. I beg you I can’t do this.’ I sent like four options to them. I was really not well.”
However, despite her doubts, Samantha pushed through and found strength in the challenge. Reflecting on her journey, she expressed immense gratitude after seeing the final result. “Now, watching this show, I am so thankful that they didn’t make it without me and that I found the strength to do it. Even before the verdict is out for this show, I am going to give it to myself for pulling through.”
Varun Dhawan admires co-star Samantha
Her co-star Varun Dhawan praised her resilience during the 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' trailer launch, sharing his admiration for her tenacity. “I’ve never been on a shoot or a creative process like that before, where I witnessed a co-actor going through such challenges. You learn a lot about human resilience and strength when you see someone battling something and still succeeding. Samantha inspired not just me, but also Raj, DK, Sita, and everyone at Amazon. Her dedication to this action show is truly inspirational,” Varun remarked.
'Citadel: Honey Bunny' is a much-anticipated spin-off of the American spy-action series 'Citadel', which starred Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. Set to premiere on November 7, the series promises a blend of action and drama, marking Samantha’s impressive comeback.