Mrunal Thakur

Mrunal Thakur
Born	1 August 1992 Dhule, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2012–present
Known for	Sita Ramam, Hi Nanna, Super 30, Batla House

Mrunal Thakur (born 1 August 1992) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Telugu films. She began her career in television before transitioning into films, where she gained recognition for her performances in both commercial and critically acclaimed projects. She is a recipient of several awards including a Filmfare Award South, Filmfare OTT Award, SIIMA Awards, and an Indian Television Academy Award.

Early Life and Education

Mrunal Thakur was born in Dhule, Maharashtra, into a Marathi-speaking family. She completed her schooling at St. Joseph's Convent School, Jalgaon, and later attended Vasant Vihar High School near Mumbai.

She enrolled at KC College in Mumbai but left before completing her graduation to pursue a full-time acting career in television.

Career

Television Career (2012–2016)

Mrunal began her acting journey with the television series Mujhse Kuchh Kehti...Yeh Khamoshiyaan (2012–2013), where she played the lead role.

She gained wider recognition with Kumkum Bhagya (2014–2016), where she portrayed Bulbul Arora. Her performance earned her the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

She also appeared in reality shows such as Nach Baliye 7 and Box Cricket League.

Entry into Films (2014–2021)

Mrunal made her film debut in Marathi cinema with Hello Nandan (2014), followed by Vitti Dandu and Surajya.

Her breakthrough in Hindi cinema came with Love Sonia (2018), where she played the lead role in a film addressing human trafficking. Although critically appreciated, the film had limited commercial success.

In 2019, she gained mainstream recognition with:

• Super 30 alongside Hrithik Roshan
• Batla House alongside John Abraham

Both films performed well at the box office.

She later appeared in projects like:

• Toofaan (2021)
• Dhamaka (2021)
• Ghost Stories (2020)

Telugu Breakthrough and Career Growth (2022–Present)

Mrunal achieved major success with the Telugu romantic drama Sita Ramam (2022), where her role as Sita Mahalakshmi received widespread appreciation. The film was a blockbuster and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.

She continued her success with Hi Nanna (2023), which was also well received by audiences and critics.

Other notable projects include:

• Jersey (2022)
• Gumraah (2023)
• Pippa (2023)
• The Family Star (2024)
• Kalki 2898 AD (cameo, 2024)

Her 2026 releases include Do Deewane Seher Mein and Dacoit: A Love Story. She is also set to appear in upcoming films like Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

Media Image

Mrunal Thakur is known for choosing performance-oriented roles and portraying strong female characters. She has been praised for her natural acting style and emotional depth.

She has also been featured in global lists such as Eastern Eye’s Top 30 Under 30 Asian Stars.

Philanthropy and Public Work

Mrunal has participated in social initiatives including food donation drives and awareness campaigns. She supports causes related to animal welfare and community service.

Awards and Recognition

Some of her major awards include:

• Filmfare Award South – Best Actress (Sita Ramam)
• Filmfare OTT Award – Best Actress (Short Film)
• SIIMA Awards – Multiple wins
• Indian Television Academy Award – Supporting Actress (Kumkum Bhagya)

Filmography (Selected)

• Love Sonia (2018)
• Super 30 (2019)
• Batla House (2019)
• Toofaan (2021)
• Jersey (2022)
• Sita Ramam (2022)
• Hi Nanna (2023)
• Pippa (2023)