Samantha's Brave Journey Filming Citadel: Honey Bunny Amid Health Struggles

Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed shooting Citadel: Honey Bunny while undergoing myositis treatment.

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Despite health challenges, she performed intense action sequences for the spy action series.

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In an interview, Samantha shared moments when she wasn’t sure she could continue shooting.

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She balanced IV treatments in the morning and intense action scenes in the afternoon.

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Samantha expressed amazement at how she managed to push through the demanding shoot.

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The crew, including directors Raj and DK, supported her during difficult filming days.

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Samantha plays a lead role alongside Varun Dhawan in the espionage thriller.

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The series is a spin-off of Priyanka Chopra’s Citadel, expanding the spy universe.

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Samantha gained national recognition through Oo Antava and continues to impress.

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Citadel: Honey Bunny is set for release on November 7, 2024, with much anticipation

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