Bollywood actor Mrunal Thakur has responded to the recent flurry of dating rumors—including speculation linking her to Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer and Tamil actor Dhanush—with a playful video, dismissing them as beneficial publicity.
🤳 Mrunal’s Playful Reaction
On Sunday, Mrunal shared a lighthearted video on Instagram showing her mother giving her a head massage, with both of them laughing while looking at the camera. Her caption addressed the relentless chatter:
“They talk, we laugh. P.S. Rumours are free PR and I love free stuff!”
Though she did not name any specific individual, the timing coincided with renewed social media buzz about her dating life.
🏏 The Shreyas Iyer Rumors
The most recent speculation, which originated on Reddit, claimed that Mrunal Thakur has been quietly dating cricketer Shreyas Iyer for the past few months.
- Allegation: The relationship is reportedly in its early stages, with the couple keeping things low-profile.
- Reason for Privacy: The rumor suggested the couple is avoiding media attention due to the intensity of cricket fans and Mrunal’s current career peak.
🌟 Previous Dhanush Buzz
Before the Shreyas Iyer rumors, Mrunal was heavily linked to actor Dhanush. This speculation was fueled by:
- Their joint appearances at events, such as the premiere of her film Son of Sardaar 2.
- Mrunal’s enthusiastic comments on Dhanush’s social media posts, particularly one related to his film Tere Ishk Mein.
- Reports of her following Dhanush’s sisters on Instagram.
🎬 Mrunal Thakur’s Work Front
Mrunal was last seen in the box office flop Son of Sardaar 2 (2023).
Her next project is the romantic drama Do Deewane Seher Mein, where she will be seen romancing Siddhant Chaturvedi. The film, directed by Ravi Udyawar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, among others, is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 20, 2026.