Mrunal Thakur laughs off fake marriage rumours with Dhanush, thanks those spreading them

Mrunal Thakur laughs off fake marriage rumours with Dhanush, thanks those spreading them

• Mrunal Thakur denies marriage rumours with Dhanush as fake
• She jokes about the rumours, thanking those spreading them
• Mrunal stars next in Do Deewane Seher Mein, out February 20

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Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has addressed the wave of viral rumours claiming she was set to marry South star Dhanush on Valentine’s Day 2026, describing them as completely fake and expressing amusement rather than frustration at how widely they spread. When asked about the whisper campaign during an interview with Hindustan Times ahead of her upcoming film’s release, Mrunal said she laughed at the chatter and even thanked those who fuelled it, noting she had never received that level of publicity otherwise.

The speculation began earlier this month when social media posts — including an AI-generated image showing a supposed wedding ceremony — circulated widely online, claiming the two actors were set to tie the knot on February 14. Despite the frenzy, neither Mrunal nor Dhanush issued any joint confirmation, and Thakur’s team denied that any such plans were in motion.

Mrunal says her family understands how difficult it is for an actor to have a personal life and relationships outside work. She explains, “They do understand it’s not easy being an actor, balancing south films and Hindi cinema. My friends who are married and have kids say we can’t imagine what you are doing. And I tell them I can’t imagine what you are doing. Life is tough. It’s not easy being an actor. It’s like being a sanyaasi because you have to be so focused, give up on food, sleep, and so much.”

When asked about the marriage rumours, the actor laughs and jokes, “Woh to shaadi ho rahi hai (The wedding is taking place) according to them.” Asked if she gets annoyed at the focus on her personal life, Mrunal replies, “Up until now, I didn’t have a PR team. I had to hire a team to sort things out because my home address was out in public. To protect myself, I had to hire a team. But, I have realised that even if I spend ₹3 crore, ₹6 crore, ₹10 crore, itni publicity mujhe kabhi nahi milegi (I would never get such publicity). So, a big thank you to everybody who has been spreading fake rumours.”

Addressing the rumours themselves, Mrunal adds, “I don’t want to involve any other actor in this, but I do want to say that I am a very open person. If there is anything in my life, I will put it out. I don’t get annoyed at all. I laugh it out. If I spend my energies on those rumours, I will not be able to focus on my career.”

As a parting note, she says almost philosophically, “I am here romancing the camera, and the only constant partner I want to have with me is the camera.”

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The actor will be next seen in Do Deewane Seher Mein, a romantic drama where she stars opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi. Directed by Ravi Udyawar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film will release in theatres on February 20.