Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently opened up about the intricacies of her upcoming web series, Citadel, describing it as the most demanding role of her career thus far.
With over 14 years of experience in the industry, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has captivated audiences with her multifaceted performances. Following her appearance in the Telugu rom-com Kushi alongside Vijay Deverakonda, she is gearing up for her role in the Indian adaptation of the American web-series Citadel, directed by Raj & Dk.
In a candid interview, Samantha opened up about the rigorous nature of her character in Citadel, expressing pride in her achievements despite facing immense challenges during filming. She shared insights into the demanding circumstances surrounding the production.
"It is actually the hardest role of my life simply because I was and I had to do it at that point of time when I was really weak. So for me Citadel is already a success because I shot for it under the most grilling circumstances and I didn’t think that I could do it, but really when you asked again about it, like now I can say I’m very proud of myself.:
Filming for Citadel coincided with a challenging period for Samantha, who was battling an auto-immune disease named myositis. Despite her health struggles, she persevered through the filming process, showcasing resilience and determination.
Directed by Raj & Dk, Citadel marks Samantha's second collaboration with the acclaimed duo, following their collaboration on the second season of The Family Man, starring Manoj Bajpayee.
Alongside Samantha, Citadel features Varun Dhawan in a leading role, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project. Samantha recently hinted at the progress of the film's post-production phase, fueling excitement among fans eagerly awaiting its release.
While an official release date for Citadel India is yet to be confirmed, speculations suggest a later release this year.