Mrunal Thakur follows Dhanush's two sisters on Instagram after viral hand-holding video. Who are Karthika and Vimala?

Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush have been grabbing attention ever since a viral video surfaced of them reportedly holding hands at the actress' birthday party. Since then, fans and followers have been piecing together hints that suggest something more than friendship may be unfolding. Adding fuel to the fire, eagle-eyed netizens noticed that the Son of Sardaar 2 actress recently followed Dhanush's elder sisters on Instagram.

Who are Dhanush's sisters?

As per the latest updates, Dhanush’s elder sisters, Dr. Karthika Karthik and Vimala Geetha have also followed her back, sparking speculation that the actress may already be close to Dhanush’s family. Moreover, the Kuberaa actor's bond with his sisters is no secret. Dhanushis known to be extremely close to them, reportedly meeting them at least twice a month.

Family time is clearly important to Dhanush, he once shared that being with his loved ones is always his top priority. Interestingly, when Mrunal Thakur quietly followed Dr. Karthika and Vimala on Instagram, it initially went unnoticed. But fans are now wondering if this move suggests a closer connection between them.

In 2024, Dhanush attended a puja hosted by Dr. Karthika at her home. He has also shared a childhood photo with his siblings from when he was just six years old, highlighting how close they’ve always been. Back in 2017, his sister Vimala even said she believed Dhanush would succeed because of his dedication and the sacrifices he’s made.

For the unversed, the dating rumours first began when Dhanush was spotted at the Son of Sardaar 2 event and later showed up at Mrunal’s intimate birthday celebration. According to eyewitness accounts, the two stars have also been spotted sharing quiet moments at gatherings and were even seen holding hands discreetly.

A source quoted by BollywoodShaadis.com claimed, "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. Friends are truly rooting for them as they're quite similar and compatible."

Industry insiders also believe that the duo’s relationship began blossoming after the success of Mrunal’s 2022 film Sita Ramam, which opened doors for her in the South film industry.

About Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur's professional fronts

Despite the increasing noise around their relationship, Mrunal continues to remain silent and juggle between her work commitments. She’s currently shooting for Dacoit: A Love Story alongside Adivi Sesh in Mumbai.

On the other hand, Dhanush was last seen in Kuberaa, which received widespread praises from audience and critics alike. He has an impressive lineup of projects ahead. These include Idly Kadai, Tere Ishk Mein, D54 with Vignesh Raja, D55 directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, D56 with Mari Selvaraj, and Kalam: The Missile Man of India.

He’s also set to return with Vada Chennai 2 and is collaborating on another film with director H. Vinoth.