Mrunal Thakur Breaks Silence on Dating Rumours Amid Speculation Linking Her to Shreyas Iyer and Dhanush

Bollywood actor Mrunal Thakur has once again found herself at the centre of dating rumours, with recent online chatter linking her to cricketer Shreyas Iyer. This comes weeks after similar speculation suggested she was romantically involved with actor Dhanush. While the actor has maintained silence so far, she has now responded—albeit in her signature light-hearted style.

Mrunal Thakur Reacts to Rumours With a Laugh

On Sunday, Mrunal shared an Instagram video featuring a candid moment with her mother, who was seen giving her a head massage. The mother-daughter duo burst into laughter as they looked into the camera.

Sharing the clip, Mrunal wrote:
“They talk, we laugh. P.S. Rumours are free PR and I love free stuff!”

Though she didn’t specify which rumour she was referring to, the timing of the post made it appear like a playful response to the latest speculation surrounding her personal life.

Reddit Claims Link Mrunal to Shreyas Iyer

A Reddit post that surfaced a day prior alleged that Mrunal has been quietly dating Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer for the past few months. According to the post, the relationship is in its early stages, with both reportedly choosing to keep things discreet.

It also claimed that the pair prefers staying low-profile because “cricket fans can be intense,” and Mrunal is “at a peak in her career,” making privacy essential.

Past Rumours With Dhanush

Mrunal Thakur was recently also rumoured to be dating actor Dhanush. The speculation intensified after the duo was spotted together at the premiere of Son of Sardaar 2 in August. Her reported interactions with his family on social media further contributed to the buzz.

The rumours flared up again when Mrunal commented on Dhanush’s photos from his Varanasi visit for Tere Ishk Mein promotions, sparking fresh debate among fans.

Mrunal Thakur’s Recent and Upcoming Work

On the professional front, Mrunal was last seen in Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2. Despite an ensemble cast featuring Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra and Sahil Mehta, the film underperformed, earning only ₹65.75 crore against a budget of nearly ₹150 crore.

Next up, the actor will be seen in Do Deewane Seher Mein, directed by Ravi Udyawar and produced under the banners of Bhansali Productions, Zee Studios and Rancorp Media. The romantic drama pairs her opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi, with Ila Arun, Joy Sengupta, Ayesha Raza and Sandeepa Dhar playing key roles. The film is set for a 20 February 2026 theatrical release.