The buzz in B-town this week is not just about movie releases but a possible new romance. Fans and the media are closely watching Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur, as fresh dating rumours have taken the internet by storm. The speculation gained ground after a now-viral video from Mrunal’s birthday celebration showed the two stars holding hands during an intimate moment.
Viral Video Fuels Dhanush-Mrunal Thakur Dating Rumours
On August 1, Dhanush was spotted attending Mrunal Thakur’s private birthday bash, joining a select guest list. What caught everyone’s eye was a candid moment caught on camera where Dhanush was seen holding Mrunal’s hand during a conversation. The short clip was enough to send fans into a frenzy, sparking countless reactions on social media platforms.
That wasn’t all. Just hours later, Dhanush made a public appearance at the premiere of Son of Sardaar 2 in Mumbai (a film headlined by Mrunal Thakur alongside Ajay Devgn). A video from the event, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), showed Mrunal leaning in to whisper something to Dhanush as they chatted comfortably. Fans immediately began connecting the dots.
Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur are dating? pic.twitter.com/ItWYJdsm8a
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Source Confirms Relationship, Says ‘They’re Unfazed’
While neither Dhanush nor Mrunal has confirmed their relationship publicly, a source-based report from News18 Showsha seems to have done it for them. The report quotes an insider saying, “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 going out and about and being spotted.”
The source added, “Friends are truly rooting for them as they’re quite similar and compatible when it comes to their values, choices and thoughts.”
How Did Dhanush And Mrunal Thakur Meet?
According to the report, the duo’s connection began down South. Mrunal Thakur has been actively working in both Hindi and South Indian films following the success of Sita Ramam. While frequently travelling between Mumbai and Hyderabad, she reportedly met Dhanush during an event in the South film industry.
In fact, on July 3, Mrunal was seen at a party hosted by writer-producer Kanika Dhillon to celebrate Dhanush’s upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein. Pictures from the gathering show the two actors posing together with the film’s team, smiling brightly.
Dhanush’s Relationship History
This is the first time in a while that Dhanush has been linked to someone romantically. He was previously married to Aishwarya Rajinikanth for 18 years before they announced their separation in 2022. The couple officially filed for divorce in 2024 and share two sons, Yatra and Linga.
