Key takeaways:
- Varun Dhawan is ready to headline the Indian instalment of Citadel.
- Here’s how his co-actors, Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor, replied to the announcement.
Varun Dhawan is set to lead the Indian instalment of the Prime Video science-fiction show Citadel. This keeps the JugJugg Jeeyo actor’s OTT debut.
The Russo Brothers, who made the original show before today, posted the first look at Varun’s role on social media.
Raj and DK, well known for producing the blockbuster web series, The Family Man, will act as showrunners and filmmakers on the forthcoming show. Varun’s sci-fi series is set to commence shooting in January next year.
Varun Dhawan announces Citadel’s India instalment
Taking to social media, The Russo Brother captioned: “We are delighted to officially declare that we will be getting you the Indian instalment of the Citadel franchise. The local Original spy show will begin shooting in January 2023.”
In the photo, Varun looked dapper as ever as he can be seen outfitted in a black T-shirt and brown jacket. Citadel was formed in the 90s in India.
Meanwhile, Citadel, which features Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden in the lead, will stream on Prime Video next year.
Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor reply to Varun Dhawan’s Citadel announcement
Shortly after Varun’s announcement, his fanatics couldn’t keep quiet and shared excitement in the comments area.
His industry pals and co-actors Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor also replied to the superstar’s Citadel announcement. The recently turned mom shared Dhawan’s look and penned: “This is huge! Killing it, you guys.”
While Janhvi added a fire emoticon to her Instagram story.
Varun Dhawan expresses excitement on Citadel
In a comment about Citadel, Varun stated that it is a highly ambitious and exciting universe.
“To be part of this glorious universe, conceptualised by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and Jennifer Salke, is a milestone moment in my career,” he said.
