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Mrunal Thakur hints at new Telugu project as marriage rumours with Dhanush gain buzz

Amid ongoing marriage and dating rumours with actor Dhanush, Mrunal Thakur has shifted focus to her work, hinting at a new Telugu project via Instagram while currently in Hyderabad — though it’s not yet confirmed whether it’s linked to an existing film or a fresh venture.

January 20, 2026 / 12:39 IST
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  • Mrunal Thakur hints at a new Telugu project amid marriage rumours with Dhanush
  • Sources deny wedding rumours, calling them fake and baseless
  • Her Hindi film Do Deewane Shehar Mein releases on February 20, 2026

Actress Mrunal Thakur, who has been at the centre of persistent gossip linking her romantically and even romantically married to Tamil star Dhanush, appears to be steering attention back toward her professional life with a hint about a new Telugu film project. Social media buzz and entertainment portals have been rife with speculation over the alleged couple’s plans to wed on 14 February 2026, but sources close to the actress have dismissed those claims as “fake and baseless.”

The latest development came when Mrunal shared an Instagram story with the caption, “New year, new script, new beginning,” while tagging herself in Hyderabad. Her update sparked curiosity among fans and trade watchers, with some wondering if the cryptic message could signal her involvement in Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film (AA22) with director Atlee, while others speculate it might be a completely separate project. As of now, details about the director, co-stars or production house have not been revealed, and an official announcement is still awaited.

Mrunal’s professional commitments in early 2026 are already stacked: her Hindi romantic drama Do Deewane Seher Mein, co-starring Siddharth Chaturvedi, is set for release on 20 February, followed by her Telugu film Dacoit, opposite Adivi Sesh, slated for 19 March 2026. These scheduled releases underscore her focus on a busy year in cinema, making the timing of her Instagram announcement ripe with speculation about the nature of her next project.

Meanwhile, the marriage rumours with Dhanush — which first intensified after sightings together at events and affectionate fan commentary — have been repeatedly denied by insiders, who emphasise that Mrunal’s hectic work schedule makes a wedding in mid-February unlikely.

Also read: Exclusive: Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur’s relationship is just a rumour and nothing beyond

On the release front, Mrunal’s Hindi film Do Deewane Shehar Mein, co-starring Siddharth Chitravedi, is set to release on February 20.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Jan 20, 2026 12:38 pm

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