Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, known for her roles in South Indian cinema, recently made headlines for her unexpected gesture towards filmmaker Karan Johar at a Prime Video event. The occasion marked the unveiling of the first look of the series “Citadel,” starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha.
During the event, hosted by Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan touched Johar’s feet as a sign of respect, to which Johar responded with a smile and a blessing. What surprised everyone was Samantha also attempting to touch Karan’s feet. Johar, visibly taken aback, quickly stepped back while saying “no, no.” The unexpected reaction from Karan Johar left everyone amused, and the video of the incident has since gone viral on the internet.
About “Citadel Hunny Bunny” Series
“Citadel Hunny Bunny” is an Indian adaptation of the Citadel series, which will stream on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Raj and DK, the series features Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in lead roles. Alongside them, actors like KK Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, Kashvi Mazumdar, Saqib Saleem, and Sikander Kher play supporting roles.
Background on “Citadel” Series
The original American version of “Citadel” starred Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. It is a spy thriller web series produced by Amazon Prime Video. Last year, Samantha and Varun Dhawan attended the world premiere of the Russo Brothers’ series “Citadel” in London.
Samantha’s Appearance on Karan Johar’s Show
Samantha had previously appeared on Karan Johar’s talk show “Koffee with Karan” season 7, where she shared the stage with Akshay Kumar. The episode garnered significant attention and went viral on social media.
The incident at the Prime Video event adds another memorable moment to Samantha’s interactions with the Bollywood fraternity.