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Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur, who had long been rumored to be in a romantic relationship, have now reportedly broken up. According to a report from Filmfare, the two stars have ended their relationship. However, the reason behind their split has not been revealed yet. The gossip about Dhanush and Mrunal’s romance has been in the news for quite some time. This began in August 2025 when they were seen together at the premiere of Mrunal’s movie, Son Of Sardaar 2. Before that, Mrunal’s attendance at Dhanush’s film wrap party for Tere Ishq Mein also caught people's attention. Notably, Mrunal follows Dhanush’s sisters, Dr Karthika Karthik and Vimala Geetha, on Instagram.

Earlier, a trusted insider confirmed to News18 Showsha that Dhanush and Mrunal were indeed dating, stating, “Yes, they are dating. But it’s very new, and they don’t plan on making their relationship public right now. They are also not concerned about being seen together. Their friends really support them because they share similar values, choices, and ideas. " However, last year Mrunal clarified the dating rumors by saying that Dhanush is “just a good friend. " In February this year, there were also speculations about Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur getting married. Photos generated by AI of them in traditional South Indian wedding attire went viral online. Later, a source close to the stars denied the wedding rumors, stating to HT City, “Mrunal is not getting married next month. This rumor has spread without any reason. "

Dhanush was formerly married to Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth for 18 years before they announced their separation in 2022. The couple met while filming his 2003 movie, Kadhal Kondaen. They have two sons together – Yatra and Linga.