California [US], February 8 (ANI): The Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starring "Citadel: Honey Bunny," directed by Raj & DK, lost the Best Foreign Language Series award to South Korea's "Squid Game" at the 30th Critics Choice Awards.
Other nominees in the Best International Series category included Acapulco (Apple TV+), La Maquina (Hulu), The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix), My Brilliant Friend (HBO Max), Pachinko (Apple TV+), and Senna (Netflix).
Despite the loss, Varun's action-packed series received significant attention in India after it received the Best Series (critics) and Best Screenplay awards at the 2024 Filmfare OTT Awards.
'Citadel: Honey Bunny' is the Indian spin-off to the American television series 'Citadel' on Amazon Prime Video, starring Priyanka Chopra in the lead role.
The series has been created by the Russo Brothers' production company AGBO, and the story spans the globe, exploring the narrative of the secretive spy agency Citadel and its powerful arch-nemesis Manticore.
Packed with action-packed sequences and emotionally charged drama, cinema enthusiasts praised the on-screen chemistry between Samantha and Varun as they traverse a world of espionage, betrayal, and peril.
Meanwhile, another major setback for India occurred as Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine As Light" failed to win in the Best Foreign Film Category, losing to "Emilia Perez" at the 30th Critics Choice Awards.
'All We Imagine As Light', the first Indian film to win the prestigious Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, has been widely acclaimed for its evocative storytelling and impressive performances.
The film stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam and narrates the poignant story of a troubled nurse and her young roommate who explore their desires during a trip to a beach town.