Are Mrunal Thakur & Dhanush Dating? Here’s What We Know
Bollywood’s rising star Mrunal Thakur and South Indian superstar Dhanush have recently become the subject of heated gossip columns and social media chatter.
While neither has officially confirmed anything, a series of public appearances, subtle gestures, and insider reports have fuelled speculation that the two might be more than just friends.
The buzz first caught fire when Dhanush was spotted on Mrunal Thakur’s exclusive guest list for the Mumbai premiere of her film Son of Sardaar 2.
The actor not only attended the event but was seen engaging in warm conversations, exchanging smiles, and sharing what onlookers described as “private whispers.” Photos and videos from the evening quickly circulated online, with fans interpreting the messages between the lines.
#Dhanush & #MrunalThakur are dating,
Save this tweet for the future.– Dhanush flew from Chennai to mumbai to attend screening and celebrate her birthday.
-Mrunal was in ‘Tere ishw mei’ success party as well.
-Mrunal & Dhanush have a playlist going on Spotify pic.twitter.com/hhgKIG6EYj— KALI-YUG 💐 (@brutall_batman) August 5, 2025
According to a News18 report, a source has allegedly confirmed that Dhanush and Mrunal are indeed dating, but are keeping things low-key. “Yes, it’s true that they are dating.
But it’s too new and they’ve no plans of making their relationship official before the public or the media. At the same time, they’re unfazed about being spotted,” the source claimed. Friends of the duo are reportedly supportive, believing they share similar values, choices, and perspectives.
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The alleged romance is said to have blossomed after Mrunal’s breakout success in the South film industry, especially post Sita Ramam. While shuttling between Mumbai and Hyderabad for work, including her current project Dacoit: A Love Story with Adivi Sesh — Mrunal reportedly met Dhanush at an event in the South. The two hit it off instantly, and what started as a friendship slowly deepened into something more personal.
Interestingly, a Reddit user even claimed the pair share a joint Spotify playlist, hinting at a growing closeness away from the public eye.
What got fans talking was a Pinkvilla report suggesting Dhanush might have already introduced Mrunal to his family. Both his elder sisters, Dr. Karthika Karthik and Vimala Geetha, have recently started following Mrunal on Instagram. This development coincided with the peak of dating rumours, making fans even more curious.
Dhanush was previously married to Aishwarya Rajinikanth for 18 years before the two announced their separation in 2022 and finalised their divorce in 2024. They share two sons, Yatra and Linga. Since then, the actor has kept his personal life away from gossip circles — until now.
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The pair were reportedly seen together at the premiere of Kajol’s film Maa in June 2025, where their interactions caught the attention of those present. Having Dhanush show up for Son of Sardaar 2 soon after only strengthened public perception that something was brewing.
While some fans have pointed out the nine-year age gap between them — Dhanush is 42, born July 28, 1983, and Mrunal just turned 33 on August 1, 1992 — supporters argue that compatibility matters far more than numbers.
As of now, there’s no official confirmation from either Dhanush or Mrunal. For now, all we have are sightings, social media breadcrumbs, and anonymous sources painting a picture of a budding romance.
