Samantha Ruth Prabhu Recalls Having Concussion on Citadel Honey Bunny Set: 'Nobody Took Me to Hospital...'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu navigated her role in the upcoming series Citadel: Honey Bunny, after being diagnosed with myositis, an autoimmune disorder that affects her muscles. Her disorder even proved to be a hurdle during the shoot sometimes. In a recent chat with Galatta India, the actress recalled how she once had a concussion and blanked out.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu 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 interjected, “We were on a call with a doctor.” Samantha quipped, “Which doctor?” Sita replied, “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.’”

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, “I begged them to move on because I really didn’t think I could do it. I was really sure I couldn’t.” She even went so far as to provide a list of other actresses she believed would excel in her role, stating, “I sent other recommendations, ‘Look at this heroine, she is so amazing. She will kill it. I beg you I can’t do this.’ I sent like four options to them. I was really not well.”

However, despite her doubts, Samantha pushed through and ultimately found strength in the challenge. She expressed immense gratitude upon watching the final product, saying, “Now, watching this show, I am so thankful that they didn’t make it without me and that I found the strength to do it. Even before the verdict is out for this show, I am going to give it to myself for pulling through.”

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a highly anticipated spin-off of the American spy-action series Citadel, which starred Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. The series is set to premiere on November 7, promising a blend of action and drama, showcasing Samantha’s impressive comeback.