Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur back in headlines; Magazine report triggers debate

Actor Dhanush and his former wife Aishwarya separated in 2022 after 18 years of marriage.

The couple, who were together for 18 years, shocked the film industry and their fans when they announced their separation on January 17, 2022. They said in a joint statement that their years together were a journey of growth, understanding, and adaptation. The couple said that their paths were parting ways and that they needed time to understand themselves as individuals.

Since then, there have been rumours circulating on social media about Dhanush and Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur purportedly dating. Although the two have not spoken about it publicly, current reports suggest that the duo have parted ways. According to a report by leading film magazine Filmfare, the two ended their relationship after months of dating. However, the real reason behind the sudden breakup of the stars is still unclear.

Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur fuelled speculations of dating after being spotted many times together in public. The romance rumours intensified when Dhanush attended the premiere of Mrunal's film 'Son of Sardaar 2'. However, the stars have not yet publicly confirmed whether they are in love or have broken up.

Dhanush's latest release is the action thriller 'Kara' directed by Vignesh Raja. The film is being streamed on OTT after its theatrical release. Mamita Baiju, KS Ravikumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunas, and Jayaram were the other main stars in the film. Dhanush is currently busy shooting for a big-budget film directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy. The film, which also stars Mammootty, Sreeleela, and Sai Pallavi in ​​lead roles, is reportedly set to hit the theatres on October 16, 2026.