Prime Video’s Indian spy series “Citadel: Honey Bunny” claimed the top spot as the most-watched streamer series globally during its launch weekend.

The show, which debuted on November 7, reached viewers in 200 countries and territories, ranking in the Top 10 in nearly 150 markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy , Australia, Canada, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. She was also #1. in Prime Video charts in India and over 30 countries across the world on launch day.

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The series, directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK (together known as Raj & DK), stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha. Set in the 1990s, the spy thriller follows a stuntman and a struggling actress who become embroiled in espionage. “Citadel: Honey Bunny” also features an ensemble cast including Kay Kay Menon, Saqib Saleem, Simran, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar and Kashvi Majmundar. The series is produced by D2R Films and Amazon MGM Studios.

The series marks the third installment in the “Citadel” universe, following the original series starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and the Italian spin-off “Citadel: Diana”. The flagship series “Citadel,” launching in 2023, has become Prime Video’s second most-watched new original series outside the United States.

The series is produced by AGBO of the Russo brothers. AGBO’s Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot and Scott Nemes, alongside David Weil, executive producers of “Citadel: Honey Bunny” and all series in the world of “Citadel.” Midnight Radio also serves as executive producer.

AGBO has expanded its global presence, with “Citadel” Season 2 currently in production in London under the direction of Joe Russo. The Russo brothers are also expected to return to Marvel, directing “Avengers: Doomsday” (May 2026) and “Avengers: Secret Wars” (May 2027).

“The success of ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ shows that our non-English international originals continue to find fans around the world thanks to Prime Video’s enormous global audience,” said James Farrell, vice president of international originals, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios.

“The success of ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ is yet another example of Indian content increasingly being loved by audiences around the world,” added Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India. “This shows that local stories can have universal appeal and interest customers across borders. The series has received an overwhelmingly positive response in India and we are delighted that this action spy thriller is also the most watched series on Prime Video globally during its launch weekend.

“This has been a very rewarding experience on an ambitious project that has given us the unique opportunity to collaborate with some of the biggest names in global entertainment and build on a larger world of connected spies that goes beyond formats “conventional storytelling,” said Raj & NSP. “We enjoyed incorporating Easter eggs and nostalgic throwbacks to 90s cinema into the world of Honey Bunny. And we are delighted by the incredible response from our own territory and around the world.

“We continue to be extremely proud of our global partners on ‘Citadel’ and the success of each episode of the series. DK and Raj’s “Citadel: Honey Bunny” is a truly fun, propulsive, and subversive spy show. Writer Sita Menon has created exceptional storylines which our talented leads, Samantha and Varun Dhawan, bring to life through brilliant performances,” added Angela Russo-Otstot, Executive Producer and Creative Director of AGBO. “AGBO is honored to collaborate with such exceptional creators, alongside Amazon and David Weil, to bring this distinctive global series to audiences around the world.”

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