For weeks, the Indian film world and social media had been buzzing with one extreme claim out loud: that Tamil superstar Dhanush and Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur are getting married privately on February 14, 2026. But Mrunal Thakur has dismissed many of those rumors in a move that has shocked a lot of the ‘shippers,’ branding her relationship with Dhanush purely a professional one even describing him as a “brother.” Known for her performance as Sita Ramam, the actress revealed her exasperation at how the professional accomplishments of women are overshadowed by unfounded gossip that it has nothing to do with her personal life.
The Spark that Lit the Fire
The gossip heated up after they were spotted flaunting each other at a number of industry events, including the showmanship-worthy premiere of Son of Sardaar 2. They clicked and gushed on social media, leading fans to speculate the love was inching toward maturity. Even some unverified entertainment portals went one step further: They said that the "couple" had chosen Valentine’s Day for an intimate wedding.
Mrunal’s Strong Clarification
To silence her, Mrunal Thakur confirmed that there is no romantic element between her and the Karnan actor. She said she looks up to Dhanush as a senior colleague and something very close to the mentor role. “I feel like my identity shouldn’t be a product of what I accomplish. “It is discouraging and frustrating to have the name of my identity attached to stories that I haven’t written and actions that I haven’t taken,” the actress said.
"Simply because I am silent doesn’t mean that I have anything to hide." Dhanush, I think, could be a brother to me--not only do we share a professional relationship and mutual respect, but nothing more." "The constant examination of women in publicity is unfortunate," she added. Besides, when the focus shifts from what they have done artistically towards "unauthorized" personal narrative.
A Busy Professional Calendar
Industry insiders pointed out that a February wedding would be almost impossible for Mrunal to go to as she’s always a hard worker. She is now preparing to release the romantic drama 'Do Deewane Seher Mein', in partnership with Siddhant Chaturvedi, which is scheduled to air on February 20, 2026 -- no more than six days later than the wedding date is rumored on-the-go. She also has a major Telugu project in the works for a March release.
Dhanush’s Silence
If Mrunal has been vocal, Dhanush has remained his usual silent self. Apart from his directorial career Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, and Pan-India projects, the actor has rarely in the past mentioned the rumors he raises. But his backers have discounted the allegations as “baseless and fake.”
Fans React
After Mrunal’s clarification, social media is split. Some fans were disappointed, but many others praised the actress for her honesty, and for drawing a strong line between her public persona and private life.
This clarification does suggest that the saga of the "Dhanush-Mrunal wedding" has come to a closing. And both actors are both preoccupied with their careers and proves how a friendly industry friendship is largely a friendship.
