Rumors are swirling about a potential romance between Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur, sparking considerable buzz among fans and media outlets. The speculation began after the duo was spotted together at several recent events, fueling conjecture about a blossoming relationship.
The first hint came when Dhanush made an appearance at Mrunal Thakur's birthday celebration on August 1st. Further stoking the rumor mill, Dhanush also attended the special screening of "Son of Sardaar 2" in Mumbai, a film featuring Mrunal Thakur and Ajay Devgn, which premiered on the same day. A video capturing a warm and seemingly intimate conversation between Dhanush and Mrunal at the event quickly went viral on social media, intensifying the dating rumors. The clip shows Mrunal leaning in to speak privately to Dhanush.
The online reaction to the video has been varied, with some fans noting "unconfirmed hints" of a relationship, while others speculated that they are "just friends". Some fans expressed disbelief. One user on X commented, "Do they know that they are dating each other? In the past, it was with Malayalis, who used to be his thing".
Adding fuel to the fire, Mrunal Thakur attended a party in July hosted by writer-producer Kanika Dhillon to celebrate the wrap-up of Dhanush's upcoming film "Tere Ishk Mein". The film, directed by Aanand L. Rai, also stars Kriti Sanon. Dhillon shared photos from the party on Instagram, including one featuring Dhanush and Mrunal smiling together. 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".
Another interesting detail that fans have uncovered is a Spotify playlist on Mrunal Thakur's profile titled "Mama's Favs," which supposedly features songs favored by Dhanush. According to a Reddit post, the playlist includes a mix of Tamil and old songs, which aligns with the kind of music someone of Dhanush's age might enjoy. Fans also noted that Mrunal Thakur has recently started following Dhanush's sisters, Vimalageetha and Karthiga Karthik, on Instagram.
Neither Dhanush nor Mrunal Thakur have officially confirmed or denied the dating rumors. This silence has further amplified the speculation, leaving fans to piece together clues from their public appearances and social media activity.
Dhanush was previously married to Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, the daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, for 18 years. The couple announced their separation in 2022 and were granted a divorce in November 2024. They first met during the release of Dhanush's film "Kadhal Kondaen" in 2003. Dhanush and Aishwaryaa are currently co-parenting their two sons, Yatra and Linga.
Mrunal Thakur celebrated her 33rd birthday on August 1, while Dhanush recently turned 42 on July 28. This makes Mrunal nine years younger than Dhanush.
On the work front, Dhanush's "Tere Ishk Mein" is scheduled to be released on November 28. Meanwhile, "Son of Sardaar 2," starring Mrunal Thakur and Ajay Devgn, was released on August 1.
As the rumors continue to circulate, fans are eagerly awaiting an official statement from either Dhanush or Mrunal Thakur. Until then, the internet will likely remain abuzz with speculation about this potential new couple.
