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Samantha Ruth Prabhu demonstrated immense resilience while shooting for Citadel Honey Bunny after she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder myositis. In a recent interaction, the Family Man actor recalled pleading with filmmakers Raj and DK to replace her, as she wasn’t sure if she could handle the physical demands of the role. She even suggested names of other actors who could take her place in the series.
Speaking with Galatta India, Samantha shared, “I begged them to move on because I really didn’t think I could do it. I was really sure I couldn’t. 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.”
Reflecting on her experience, Samantha admitted that she felt grateful after watching herself on the show. “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,” she said.
At the Citadel Honey Bunny trailer launch, her co-star Varun Dhawan praised Samantha for her determination. He said, “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.”
Citadel Honey Bunny, a spin-off of the American spy-action series Citadel—which starred Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden—is set to premiere on November 7.
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