Who is Mrunal Thakur? ‘Son of Sardar 2’ actress in news over alleged link with Dhanush

Mrunal Thakur has been making headlines lately, not just for her film Son of Sardar 2, but also for the growing rumours linking her to South star Dhanush. Fans and media are buzzing with questions: Are they really dating? How did this all begin? Here's a closer look at what’s really going on.

It all started when Dhanush was spotted at the Son of Sardar 2 event. Not long after, he was also seen at Mrunal Thakur’s birthday party, which quickly caught everyone’s attention. Their friendly glances and moments shared at these events were enough to spark dating rumours. As per a TOI report, Eyewitnesses even claim the two were seen holding hands discreetly.

A Quiet Instagram Move with a Loud Message?

Fans became even more curious when they noticed Mrunal started following Dhanush’s elder sisters, Dr Karthika Karthik and Vimala Geetha, on Instagram. What’s more interesting is, both sisters followed her back. Could this be a sign that Dhanush has already introduced Mrunal to his family?


Dhanush has always been known for being deeply connected to his family, especially his sisters. Both doctors, Karthika and Vimala, are active on social media and often post about their personal lives. In 2024, Dhanush was seen attending a puja at his sister’s house and had even shared a sweet throwback photo with his siblings, showing how close they really are.

No Official Word, But the Chemistry’s There

So far, neither Mrunal nor Dhanush has officially confirmed the relationship. However, a source quoted by BollywoodShaadis claims, “Yes, it’s true that they are dating. But it’s very new, and they’ve no plans to make it official just yet. They’re not hiding either. Their friends say they’re very compatible and share similar values and choices.”

From 'Sita Raman' to the South Industry

Mrunal rose to fame with her role in Sita Raman, which opened new doors for her in the South Indian film world. It was reportedly during this time that her bond with Dhanush began to grow stronger. While she’s currently working on the film Dacoit: A Love Story with Adivi Sesh, she continues to balance projects both in the South and in Mumbai.

Whether the rumours are true or just another buzz in B-Town, fans are loving this new pairing. For now, we’ll have to wait and see if this friendship turns into something more public. But one thing’s for sure, Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush are a duo everyone’s watching.

Inputs from TOI