This ACTOR Will Headline The Indian Version Of Russo Brothers ‘Citadel’

Big News! The Indian installment of Citadel is in the works. The upcoming spy series will be created by Raj & DK and the shooting will begin in January 2023.

Wondering, who will be headline the series? If your guess is Varun Dhawan you’re right!

The ‘Bhediya’ actor will be making his OTT Debut with this series. However, more details on the cast and crew of the series will be announced soon.

Speaking on his streaming debut with Prime Video’s untitled Citadel series out of India, Varun Dhawan said, “Prime Video is like home to me, and I am thrilled to begin this journey in the streaming space with them. Citadel is an exceptionally ambitious and exciting franchise, and to be part of this magnificent universe, conceptualised by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and Jennifer Salke, is a landmark moment in my career. I have been a big fan of their work and I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this project, and can’t wait to start shooting it. The storyline of the Indian Citadel chapter is fantastic, and when you have creators like Raj & DK on board, one can be certain that a spectacle is in the making.”

As previously announced, Richard Madden (Bodyguard) and Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Quantico) will star in the first-to-launch series within the Citadel universe, which comes from the Russo Brothers’ AGBO along with David Weil (Hunters) and is set to premiere in 2023. Alongside Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the Citadel series will also feature Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games saga).

Additional local-language Citadel productions are also in the works, including an Italian Original series starring Matilda De Angelis (The Undoing).

Talking about the series, Aparna Purohit, head of India originals, Prime Video said, “The Indian installment of the distinctive and scintillating Citadel universe is amongst our most exciting projects, and collaborating with the Russo Brothers’ AGBO has truly been a thrilling opportunity. Having Varun make his streaming debut and headline this Prime Video series is a matter of great pride for us. After the phenomenal success of The Family Man, working with Raj & DK on this project feels like we’re further cementing our creative partnership. We are certain that with this series, we will push the envelope several notches higher and present a truly immersive experience to our viewers.”

We sure as hell are excited to see Varun Dhawan making his OTT Debut with this series. What about you?