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Samantha Ruth Prabhu has displayed remarkable resilience and determination while working on the upcoming series Citadel: Honey Bunny, especially after being diagnosed with myositis, an autoimmune condition affecting her muscles. In a candid interview with Galatta India, the actress revealed that she initially pleaded with directors Raj and DK to replace her in the show due to her health struggles. Samantha confessed that she begged them to find someone else, as she genuinely believed she could not do it. She even provided a list of other actresses she felt would excel in the role, pleading with the directors to consider them instead. However, despite her doubts, Samantha persevered and ultimately found the strength to see it through. Watching the final product, she expressed immense gratitude that the directors did not replace her and that she was able to overcome the challenge.

Samantha has decided to reward herself for overcoming the challenges she faced during the filming of the Citadel Honey Bunny trailer. Her co-star Varun Dhawan commended her determination throughout the production process, expressing his admiration for her resilience. Varun stated that he had never encountered a co-actor going through such difficulties on a shoot or creative endeavor before, and witnessing Samantha's perseverance and success was truly inspiring, not only to him but also to the director, producer, and the entire Amazon team. Samantha's dedication to this action-packed series has been praised as an exemplary display of human strength and resilience. Citadel: Honey Bunny, a highly anticipated spin-off of the American spy-action series Citadel featuring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, is set to premiere on November 7, offering a blend of action and drama, and showcasing Samantha's impressive comeback.