Actor Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur are at the centre of fresh dating rumours after a series of joint public appearances that caught fans’ attention. The buzz began when Dhanush attended Mrunal Thakur’s birthday celebration on August 1, followed by his presence at the special screening of Son of Sardaar 2, in which Mrunal stars alongside Ajay Devgn.
A video clip from the screening event, now viral on X (formerly Twitter), shows Dhanush and Mrunal engaging in a warm interaction. Mrunal is seen leaning in close to whisper something privately to Dhanush, sparking speculation. One user posted the clip with the caption, “Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur are dating?”
The video prompted mixed reactions online. While some fans speculated romance—“Unconfirmed, but there are some hints,” wrote one user—others dismissed the buzz with comments like, “I think they are just friends,” and “Really? I can’t believe.”
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The whispers of a possible relationship had already gained momentum last month when Mrunal Thakur was spotted at a party hosted by Kanika Dhillon on July 3. The event celebrated Dhanush’s upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, also starring Kriti Sanon. A photo from the gathering posted by Dhillon showed Mrunal and Dhanush posing together, both wearing big smiles, as the film’s team appeared in the background.
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— Aryan (@Pokeamole_) August 3, 2025
The caption read, “Our hearts are full! Our OG Raanjhanaa in the house Dhanush – we love you! With friends old and new – big smiles, bigger hearts! Grateful for the memories.”
So far, neither Dhanush nor Mrunal Thakur has confirmed or denied the relationship rumours, keeping fans curious.
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Dhanush’s Personal and Professional Journey
Dhanush was earlier married to Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth. The couple parted ways in 2022 after 18 years of marriage. They first met in 2003 on the release day of Dhanush’s film Kadhal Kondaen.
On the work front, Dhanush is gearing up for the release of Tere Ishk Mein on November 28, while Mrunal’s latest film, Son of Sardaar 2, was released on August 1.
