Hanimandakini Raj, aka Honey, is a character in the Indian Prime Video series, Citadel: Honey Bunny, who is portrayed by Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Official Biography[]
Honey is a former junior actor turned elite agent, has endured a life of hardship and betrayal. Scarred by her father’s cruelty and life’s treacheries, even though she has been ill-treated by men all her life, Honey falls headlong for the stuntman Rahi. When life takes a drastic turn, she then channels her formidable skills to shield her daughter from all harm. Driven by a fierce maternal instinct, Honey will stop at nothing to ensure her child’s safety. Her story is about finding one’s true calling. [1]
In the Series[]
Dancing and Fighting[]
In 2000 in Nainital, Honey drops her daughter, Nadia, at school and notices a suspicious man following her. After hiding and texting her daughter to initiate an escape plan, she is knocked out by another person. In a 1992 flashback, Honey is an aspiring actress in Bombay who rebuffs a predatory director and joins a heist crew to steal a high-tech disc from David D’Souza. She later fights her way out of captivity in 2000, kills her captors, and escapes.
Talwar[]
Honey reunites with Nadia in 2000 at a bakery after threatening a couple for their car. Her past reveals she was a member of a royal family who defied restrictions to learn shooting and riding. She marries an older man who dies, then moves to Bombay to follow her dreams. Honey gets trained as an agent by Bunny and Vishwa in 1992.
Spy Game[]
Honey fights off KD’s men at her safe house and escapes with Nadia. Injured and tired, she rests during their escape, scolds Nadia for leaving the car, and calls Vishwa, who accuses her of betrayal and demands an unknown object. In 1992, Honey disguises herself as Dr. Rao’s late wife, Charu, to gather intel on Project Talwar. She plants a bug on Rao, lures him to a restaurant, and faints during their meeting.
Home[]
Honey continues to evade KD’s men while traveling with Nadia. She revisits her childhood home in South India and recalls her strained relationship with her father. In 1992, Honey memorizes the card from Rao’s meeting, shoots Shaan in the leg during a mission, and is disturbed when Bunny kills Rao despite promising otherwise. In 2000, she uncovers the hidden Armada in her palace.
Traitor[]
In 2000, Honey confronts her father, asserting her strength and scaring him before leaving. She entrusts Nadia to her brother Pratap before setting out to confront Vishwa. She contacts Citadel but is intercepted by Bunny, who convinces her that Citadel is compromised. She reluctantly joins him and returns to the hideout, where she has a tense reunion with Chako and Ludo. In 1992, Honey escapes with the Armada during a Citadel pursuit, reveals her pregnancy to Bunny, and fakes her death when her car explodes after being attacked by KD.
Play[]
Honey explains to Bunny why she hid her survival, emphasizing her distrust of him due to his loyalty to Vishwa. She introduces Nadia to Bunny and fights alongside him to protect their family during the palace invasion. Honey is injured by Nakul but kills him in self-defense. She escapes with Nadia, waiting for Bunny to rejoin them.
Appearance[]
Honey has light brown ski and long dark straight hair.
Personality[]
Honey is a strong person with maternal warmth and hardened resolve. Her experiences have made her cautious and self-reliant, yet she remains driven by love, justice, and the desire to protect those she cares about. This combination of strength, vulnerability, and moral clarity makes her a compelling and dynamic figure.
Trivia[]
Quotes[]
Nadia, can I tell you a secret? I was an agent.
Honey
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