There have been stories that the Indian movie industry and social media outlets for weeks swirling around: a high-profile wedding between the Bollywood star Mrunal Thakur and the South Indian superstar Dhanush. Reports that the duo would get married today, February 14, 2026, on Valentine’s Day, put the speculations at fever pitch. But the Sita Ramam actress is finally putting up an answer to the viral claims in her usual voice and she would make sure they are sarcastic.
The "April Fools" Clarification
In a recent candid interview with Galatta India, Mrunal was straightforward, direct with what has been reported as a February 14 wedding. Rather than taking offense, she took the joke route to shut down the gossip. "It is not February 14, neither it is April 14 either. My wedding actually occurring on April 1st," she commented, referring to Fools' Day on April 1.
She added that the rumors were as plausible as what was a prank done that day. She shrugged off the specific timeline, but she didn’t shy away from the question of where she was going. Yes, there are conversations about the possibility of marriage. But when I have the right time, the right day, the right person when they come into my life, I will be the first to announce it on my social media accounts,” she added, encouraging followers to not rely too heavily on dubious sources.
How the Rumors Started: The AI Factor
The spark that burned to a wildfire was mainly AI. AI-generated “wedding photos” of Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush in traditional bridal wear soon went viral on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). The images were so top-notch that lots of fans misinterpreted them as official photographs leaked from the source. It was also the case that the two actors had been seen at a couple of industry events together, giving the “paparazzi culture” enough steam to build a storyline of a little secret romance.
Work Over Wedding: “Do Deewane Sheher Mein”
The timing of the rumor was simply not logical, apart from the humor. Mrunal is currently going through a massive promotional cycle around her new film, Do Deewane Sheher Mein, featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi. The movie is due for a global release on February 20, 2026. As the industry insiders observed, they knew that no lead actor would plan a wedding just six days before a major film release.
Mrunal is clearly focused on her professional responsibilities, and many of her big-ticket projects come up for her this year. The Final Word. Mrunal’s clarification has also brought the Valentine’s Day wedding saga to an end. Dhanush kept mum, but Mrunal's proactive and lighthearted response has been hailed by fans as grounded. Currently, her only “date” is the silver screen on February 20.
