Varun Dhawan talked about his experience working on the action-packed project Citadel: Honey Bunny and how South Indian Film Industry has paid attention to his work. Soon shared his gratitude to the directors and actors from the South, acknowledging the recognition and opportunities he has received from them of late.
Reflecting on his time shooting for Citadel, Dhawan humorously recounted the behind-the-scenes moments, including the frequent presence of Amazon’s security team. He joked about his interaction with a security officer, saying: “Wherever we shoot, there will be this guy from Amazon who would come and say, “I am here for your safety.” I would say, “I see the security you are giving me.” But the real question was, “Did you like me, Varun?” And I definitely did. It was a wake-up call for me.”
Dhawan emphasized that the South Indian film industry gives him great opportunities, especially in action films. He expressed his excitement about working with prominent Indian directors like Raj and DKas well as his upcoming projects with directors such as Atlee and Kirti. Dhawan also mentioned his colleague Janhvi Kapoorteasingly referencing her South Indian heritage.
“A lot of people are starting to notice and right now I feel mostly the South Indian industry is recognizing me and giving me great opportunities in acting, which is true. I started working with Raj and DK and then I Worked with Atlee and Kirti, so cheers for that, I hope it opens the way for more opportunities and I believe more people will pay attention and give me a chance. the trailer launch event.
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Varun then remembered a conversation with Aditya Chopra during the pandemic, where he asked the producer why younger actors were not cast in big-budget action films. Chopra told Dhawan that it was not about his talent but rather about budget constraints. This made Dhawan more aware of the financial aspects of making large-scale action films, knowledge he used when collaborating on Citadel.
Dhawan concluded by expressing his gratitude to Amazon and makers Raj and DK for giving him the opportunity to shine in a larger-than-life action role. He noted that creating a visually stunning action film requires significant resources and is grateful for the support he has received. “I’m really grateful that you all put in so much effort and science,” Dhawan said.
