Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot for the action thriller web series Citadel: Honey Bunny after battling an autoimmune disorder myositis. She was not fully recovered when she filmed the Amazon Prime Video series created by Raj & DK. She performed a lot of high-octane action sequences on her own, however, the disorder that affected her muscles proved to be a hurdle during the shoot. After receiving praise for the trailer the actress recalled she once had a concussion.

In an interview with Galata India, Samantha Ruth Prabhu recalled going blank out while filming Citadel: Honey Bunny and nobody took her to the hospital. She said, “I had a concussion and I forgot the names after that.” She added, “I completely blanked out. That was quite something. Now that I think of it, nobody took me to the hospital. Nobody asked me.” Writer Sita Menon cleared, “We were on a call with a doctor. You don’t remember because you were concussed.”

Samantha recalled, “I remember, during my concussion, hearing that we have the set only for less than a day, we need to finish the shoot. So in my concussion, I was like, ‘I am coming people, I am coming.’ Then I remember the stunt guy was in front of me, and then I was like, ‘What am I doing?’ and they were like, ‘Okay, cut, not happening.’”

Concussion was an effect of the myositis Samantha was diagnosed with. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Effects are often short term and can include headaches and trouble with concentration, memory, balance, mood, and sleep.

Citadel: Honey Bunny is an espionage thriller starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan in the lead cast. The trailer promises an electrifying installment in the Citadel universe which started with the American version featuring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. Directed by Raj & DK Honey Bunny sets a wild ride blended with espionage, romance, and self-discovery. The most-awaited Amazon Prime Video will stream on November 7, 2024.