Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has shared her heartfelt thoughts on love and relationships during a recent interview, even as speculation continues to swirl about her rumored romance with South superstar Dhanush and reports of a Valentine’s Day wedding on February 14, 2026.
While the actress remains tight-lipped about the wedding buzz, her philosophical reflections on love have added fuel to the fire of relationship rumors that have captivated fans across the Hindi and South Indian film industries.
Love as Transformation: Mrunal’s Philosophy
During a candid conversation with Filmygyan while promoting her new song Bheegi Bheegi, Mrunal expressed deeply romantic views about love’s transformative power.
“I think love is a beautiful feeling and should happen to each and everyone on this planet. It changes you into a better person. It is literally like reparenting and fixing your inner child issues. It’s like the most beautiful thing in the world. I really pray and hope that everyone finds love in their life,” Mrunal shared.
Her comments frame love not just as a romantic emotion but as a healing force that helps individuals address deep-seated emotional needs and grow as human beings. This mature perspective on relationships comes at a time when industry insiders suggest she may have found that transformative love herself.
Who Gives More in Love? Mrunal’s Gender-Neutral Take
When asked whether women tend to be more giving in relationships than men, Mrunal firmly rejected the gender-based assumption.
“Not necessarily. I disagree. Anyone who is in love is more giving. But what is important in love is to accept it also. Sometimes, it is very difficult to receive love and acknowledge love. The definition of love has been changing,” she explained.
The actress continued with a poetic reflection: “The only constant thing is love. It’s how you receive [it]—there’s a lover, there’s a beloved. When anyone is in love, they are the givers. It doesn’t matter—woman, man, no. Jab pyaar hota hai (when there’s love), you just do things for that person. You just surrender!”
Her emphasis on surrender and unconditional giving has led many to speculate whether she’s speaking from personal experience, especially given the timing of these comments amid relationship rumors.
The Valentine’s Day Wedding Rumors
Reports emerged in mid-January 2026 claiming that Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur have chosen Valentine’s Day—February 14, 2026—as their wedding date. According to multiple media outlets including Free Press Journal and ABP Nadu, the couple allegedly plans to exchange vows in a highly private ceremony with only select family members and close friends in attendance.
However, sources close to Dhanush have dismissed these reports as “fake news,” and neither actor has issued an official statement confirming or denying the wedding plans. Deccan Herald reached out to a close associate of the Asuran star who refuted the claims, though the rumors continue to dominate entertainment headlines.
The speculation has become so intense that AI-generated wedding videos featuring Dhanush and Mrunal have gone viral on social media, with one clip even featuring Tamil superstar Ajith at their fictional ceremony.
How the Relationship Rumors Began
The dating buzz between Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur gained significant momentum throughout 2025 after the duo was spotted together on multiple occasions.
In August 2025, Mrunal rushed to greet Dhanush when he arrived for a screening of her film Son of Sardaar 2, sparking initial speculation. The actor was later spotted at Mrunal’s intimate birthday celebration, and eyewitnesses reported seeing them holding hands discreetly at various gatherings.
According to a News18 report cited in the attached article, “Yes, it’s true that they are dating. But it’s too new, and they have no plans to make their relationship official before the public or the media. At the same time, they’re unfazed about going out and being spotted. Friends are truly rooting for them, as they’re quite similar and compatible when it comes to their values, choices, and thoughts,” an insider revealed.
The Instagram Evidence
Adding fuel to the rumors, Mrunal started following Dhanush’s sisters—Dr. Karthika and Vimala Geetha—on Instagram in August 2025, a move that initially went unnoticed but later sparked intense speculation. Fans interpreted this as a sign that Dhanush may have introduced Mrunal to his family members, suggesting the relationship has reached a serious stage.
Additionally, eagle-eyed fans discovered what appeared to be a shared Spotify playlist between Mrunal and someone named “Genghis”—notably, Dhanush’s dog is named Genghis and he’s a self-proclaimed fan of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, whose songs featured prominently in the playlist.
In a throwback video from July 2025, Mrunal was seen vibing to Dhanush’s song from his upcoming film Idli Kadai, further connecting her to the Tamil superstar’s work.
Mrunal’s Southern Cinema Journey
The relationship rumors are believed to have blossomed following Mrunal’s successful entry into South Indian cinema. Her southern film ventures, particularly the blockbuster Telugu period romance Sita Ramam (2022) opposite Dulquer Salmaan, brought her closer to the South Indian film fraternity where Dhanush is a major star.
Sita Ramam was a critical and commercial success, earning Mrunal the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu. Her character Sita Mahalakshmi gained widespread praise from viewers and critics, establishing her as a bankable star in Telugu cinema.
She followed this with another Telugu success, Hi Nanna (2023), further cementing her position in the South Indian film industry. Industry insiders suggest that her increasing presence in South Indian cinema created opportunities for her path to cross with Dhanush’s, eventually leading to their rumored romance.
Promoting Bheegi Bheegi: A Romantic Collaboration
Mrunal made her recent comments about love while promoting Bheegi Bheegi, a new romantic song composed by the legendary AR Rahman, sung by AR Ameen and Jasleen Royal, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil.
The music video features Mrunal alongside Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan, her co-star from Sita Ramam. The song marks AR Ameen’s Hindi debut and represents the launch of Rooh Records, a new label focused on emotionally driven music with strong visual narratives.
Dulquer Salmaan shared that the song’s emotional core drew him to the project: “What drew me to Bheegi Bheegi was its emotional honesty. Translating the song’s raw, heartfelt emotion on screen has been a rewarding and fun experience,” he said.
The song tells a sweeping romantic story featuring Mrunal and Dulquer as lovers bound across time and alternate realities, with visually rich storytelling that complements its groovy melody.
Dhanush’s Divorce and New Beginning
Context for the relationship rumors includes Dhanush’s recent divorce from director Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth. The couple was married for 18 years before announcing their separation in January 2022.
On November 27, 2024, the Chennai family court officially granted the divorce to Dhanush and Aishwaryaa after they both appeared for in-camera proceedings and expressed their desire to part ways. They share two sons—Yatra Raja and Linga—who remain close to both parents and the extended Rajinikanth family.
In their joint separation statement from January 2022, the couple wrote: “18 years of togetherness as friends, couple, as parents and well-wishers to each other. The journey has been of growth, understanding, adjusting and adapting. Today we stand at a place where our paths separate”.
With the divorce finalized in late 2024, Dhanush is now legally free to remarry, lending credibility to the Valentine’s Day wedding rumors, though neither party has confirmed any such plans.
The Silence Strategy
Despite the mounting speculation and media scrutiny, both Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush have maintained a strategic silence, neither confirming nor denying the relationship rumors. Earlier, when asked about Dhanush, Mrunal dismissed the speculation by calling him “a good friend,” though this has done little to quell the buzz.
The couple appears “unfazed about going out and being spotted,” according to sources, suggesting they’re comfortable with public sightings even if they’re not ready for an official announcement.
Mrunal’s Career Trajectory
Born and raised in Mumbai, Mrunal Thakur began her acting career in television with the popular show Kumkum Bhagya (2014-2016). She made her film debut in Marathi cinema with Vitti Dandu (2014), followed by Hello Nandan and Surajya.
Her Hindi film breakthrough came with the globally acclaimed Love Sonia (2018), where she played the lead role of a village girl caught in the world of human trafficking. Though the film received critical praise, it underperformed at the domestic box office.
She gained commercial success in Bollywood with Super 30 (2019) and Batla House (2019), both starring opposite Hrithik Roshan and John Abraham respectively. After a series of commercial disappointments, her career was revitalized by her Telugu ventures Sita Ramam (2022) and Hi Nanna (2023), both of which were blockbusters.
Mrunal has upcoming releases including Do Deewane Seher Mein (February 20, 2026), Dacoit alongside Adivi Sesh (March 19, 2026), and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (June 5, 2026).
What’s Next?
As February 14, 2026 approaches—the alleged wedding date—all eyes remain on Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush to see if the Valentine’s Day ceremony materializes or if the rumors will be officially dismissed.
For now, Mrunal continues to juggle her work commitments, currently shooting for Dacoit: A Love Story in Mumbai. Dhanush, meanwhile, is wrapping up his film projects while co-parenting his sons Yatra and Linga with ex-wife Aishwaryaa.
Whether or not a wedding is imminent, Mrunal’s recent comments about love—as a transformative force that requires surrender and acceptance—have given fans plenty to speculate about regarding her current state of heart.
“Jab pyaar hota hai, you just do things for that person. You just surrender!”
Only time will tell if Mrunal has indeed surrendered to love with Dhanush, or if this is simply another case of Bollywood rumor mills working overtime.