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IIE DIGITAL DESK : Actor Mrunal Thakur has finally addressed persistent dating rumours linking her with actor-filmmaker Dhanush, saying she found the speculation amusing and making it clear that their relationship is strictly platonic. Speaking to reporters, Thakur said she was aware of the chatter but wanted to set the record straight: “Dhanush is just a good friend to me,” a remark that aims to calm a swirl of media and fan conjecture after the two were seen together on multiple occasions. 

Thakur explained that a recent public appearance involving Dhanush should not be misread as a sign of romance, noting that he had attended the Son of Sardaar 2 event at the invitation of Ajay Devgn. Her comments underlined that proximity at industry events or casual meetings should not be taken as evidence of a relationship, and she appeared intent on steering attention back to her work rather than personal life.

The wider context has fuelled interest in any association between the two stars. Dhanush’s very public separation from his wife Aishwaryaa, Rajinikanth’s daughter, in 2024 after two decades of marriage rekindled curiosity about his personal life; the actor and his former spouse have since been seen together for family occasions, such as their son’s school graduation, which kept them in the headlines. Thakur’s statement therefore arrived amid heightened scrutiny of Dhanush’s social circle and reinforced her wish to dispel unfounded rumours. 

Thakur, an actor steadily building a pan-Indian profile with films across Hindi and regional cinema, the decision to publicly address the speculation signals an attempt to control the narrative before gossip overshadows professional milestones. Her tone was light yet firm, suggesting she dislikes being drawn into tabloid storytelling and prefers audiences focus on her performances. The interviewist’s framing and Thakur’s composed response illustrate how celebrities navigate the fine line between public curiosity and personal privacy in an era when every sighting can be amplified online. 

Thakur’s clarification is straightforward: her rapport with Dhanush is friendly and professional, not romantic. By calling out the rumours and pointing to simple, provable facts about the event where they were photographed together, she has attempted to draw a clear boundary around her private life while continuing to promote her work in films. Fans and media will likely keep watching both actors, but for now the matter rests where she placed it — squarely in the realm of friendship.