'I don’t have time to date': 'Dacoit' star Mrunal Thakur shuts down dating rumors with Dhanush

Actress Mrunal Thakur has been rumored to be dating Tamil star Dhanush for a long time now. Although she has denied these reports she recently said that she does not like when people talk more about who she is dating. She wants people to see her work on screen and not her private life.

Tired of dating speculation

The ‘Dacoit’ actress while speaking with Prema she said, “I want to be known for the work that I do on screen. I don't want to be known for 'Who is she dating?'”





The actor also shared that she is very busy and not even taking care of her health properly. She said she has a ligament tear but still has no time to treat it. She said, “Let me tell you I don't have time to date. I have a ligament tear and after the X-ray, I haven't had time to go treat my leg. Forget (having) a personal life.”

How the rumours started

The rumours about Mrunal and Dhanush began after a video went viral. It showed her greeting him at the premiere of ‘Son of Sardaar 2’. Later, she was also seen at the wrap party of his film Tere Ishk Mein. These moments made people think they were dating. But the ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ had already denied these claims earlier. Now again, she has made it clear that her focus is only on her work and nothing else.

Mrunal Thakur’s worl front

On the work front, Mrunal Thakur is basking in the success of her recent hit ‘Dacoit’ starring opposite Adivi Sesh. The film is a love revenge action thriller where the leads are involved in a hiest. Mrunal Thakur’s performance in the film has been highly praised by the co-stars, filmmakers and audience.

Thakur will next be seen in David Dhawan’s directorial ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,’ starring alongside Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”