Dhanush once dreamt of being a chef; loved cooking for his dad as a child - THROWBACK

Long before he cemented his legacy in Indian cinema, Dhanush had a different dream—becoming a chef. In a throwback interview from 2015, the actor revealed that if he hadn’t pursued acting, he would’ve chosen the culinary world.

“Chef for sure.

I love to cook,” he had shared. As a child, he often experimented in the kitchen, creating simple dishes like omelettes and fried rice for his father, eagerly awaiting his approval. His joy was complete when his father appreciated his efforts.

Kitchen was his first stage

It wasn’t just about the food—it was the entire process that captivated young Dhanush. “Mixing ingredients, creating an aroma, chopping vegetables—everything about cooking entices me,” he said in an interview with The Hindu. Dhanush credited his mother for instilling his passion, calling her a “wonderful cook,” and jokingly adding that her skills made him “a wonderful eater.” His love for cooking stemmed from the same place as his acting—a genuine appreciation for craft and creativity. It’s a lesser-known side of the actor that only adds to his grounded, relatable charm.

Romance rumours heat up with Mrunal Thakur

While the old interview brings back memories of a simpler time, Dhanush is now grabbing headlines for a more personal reason—his rumoured relationship with actress Mrunal Thakur. According to a source quoted by News18 Showsha, the two are indeed dating, although they are in no rush to make things public. “They’re quite similar and compatible,” the source noted, adding that their bond formed after the success of Sita Ramam, which helped Mrunal find a firm footing in the South industry.

The couple is reportedly unfazed about being seen together in public, and their friends are said to be rooting for them.Meanwhile on the work front, Dhanush was last seen in 'Kuberaa'.