Tamil actor Dhanush ended his nearly 20-year marriage with Aishwarya Rajinikanth, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, in 2024. Since their separation, the former couple has focused on co-parenting of their two sons, Yatra and Linga, keeping their family life private and away from the media spotlight.
After the split, Dhanush has been romantically linked to actress Mrunal Thakur. Their public appearances together and social media interactions have kept fans speculating about their relationship. Recently, during Pongal, rumours of a possible wedding went viral. That created speculative buzz across the Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi film industries and becoming a trending topic in the entertainment world.
Will Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur Tie the Knot on Valentine’s Day
According to reports, Dhanush and Mrunal are allegedly planning to get married on Valentine’s Day (February 14) this year. The wedding is said to be private and low-key, attended only by close family members and friends.
However, an unverified social media post suggests that the couple does not plan to make any official announcement, maintaining the privacy they have consistently kept around their relationship.
Are Dhanush and Mrunal Really Dating?
Rumours of Dhanush and Mrunal’s romance have been circulating for some time. The first major speculation started in August 2025, when the two were spotted at the premiere of Mrunal’s film, Son of Sardaar 2. Earlier, Mrunal had attended the wrap party of Dhanush’s film, Tere Ishq Mein, which added fuel to the speculation.
Fans also noticed that Mrunal follows Dhanush’s sisters, Dr. Karthika Karthik and Vimala Geetha, on Instagram, further fueling chatter online. Despite the speculation, neither Dhanush nor Mrunal has publicly confirmed the relationship. Last year, Mrunal described Dhanush as “just a good friend”, directly addressing the rumours.
Many social media users commented that the couple might be rushing into marriage, noting that their alleged relationship has only been in the public eye since May last year. For context, Dhanush and Aishwarya announced their separation in January 2022, and their divorce was finalized by a Chennai family court in November 2024.
A Look Back at Dhanush’s Marriage with Aishwarya
Dhanush was married to Aishwarya Rajinikanth for 18 years. The couple first met on the sets of his 2003 film, Kadhal Kondaen, and share two sons – Yatra and Linga. Their separation was amicable, with both focusing on raising their children.
Rumours Debunked: What the Actor’s Team Says
While the rumours of a Dhanush–Mrunal wedding created a buzz, a close associate of Dhanush told the Deccan Herald that the news is “completely baseless”. The source urged fans to ignore the circulating fake news.
“This is completely fake and baseless. Please don’t fall for it,” the source said, putting an end to the speculation that has been dominating the film industry.
Dhanush and Mrunal’s Current Projects
Currently, Dhanush is fully focused on his work, including D53 and D54 (now titled Kara), as well as discussions about a Bollywood project. Meanwhile, Mrunal Thakur has a busy year ahead with multiple films, including the action-drama Dacoit, and romantic comedies Do Deewane Seher Mein, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, and Pooja Meri Jaan alongside Huma Qureshi.
