Happy Birthday Mrunal Thakur: Actress’ Top Movies, Songs and Upcoming Projects

Mrunal Thakur is a name that has steadily risen to prominence in the Indian entertainment industry. Her journey from the small screen to the silver screen is a testament to her talent, acting prowess, and sheer dedication. The actress marked her debut in the lights-camera-action world through her portrayal of Bulbul in the popular soap opera, Kumkum Bhagya. The show provided her with the much-needed exposure and confidence to venture into the world of films. She then appeared in a few Marathi films before getting her big break in Bollywood.

She made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with the critically acclaimed Love Sonia, alongside Rajkummar Rao. Mrunal showcased her acting prowess by delving into a challenging role that highlighted the issue of human trafficking. This powerful performance marked a turning point in her career, establishing her as a versatile and sought-after actress.

Following this, she starred in several commercially successful films like Super 30, John Abraham-starrer Batla House, and Jersey alongside Shahid Kapoor. With each film, Mrunal pushed her boundaries, exploring different genres and challenging herself as an artist. Her hard work and dedication, coupled with her charming personality, made her achieve great heights in the entertainment industry.

Apart from Bollywood, Mrunal Thakur has also left a mark in the South film industry, including Telugu and Tamil. As she turns a year older today, on August 1, let’s look at some of her top and upcoming movies that you might want to add to the list.

Mrunal Thakur Birthday: Top Movies

1. Family StarVijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur starrer Telugu drama The Family Star is a romantic drama written and directed by Parasuram. The film shows Vijay Deverakonda portraying the role of Govardhan, a devoted family man striving for greatness, while shouldering the responsibilities of supporting an extended joint family. Govardhan’s life takes a delightful turn when Indu (played by Mrunal Thakur), a new tenant, enters his house and his life, and with the passing time their relationship blossoms into an unexpected love story.
2. Sita RamamSita Ramam is an innocent yet poignant love story set against the backdrop of war. Mrunal Thakur makes her debut in Tollywood with the role of Sita Mahalakshmi, a woman who sends anonymous love letters to Lieutenant Ram (played by Dulquer Salmaan) stationed on the Kashmir border. The film explores their love story and Ram’s quest to find Sita. Undoubtedly, this movie surely melted the hearts of movie buffs. Mrunal Thakur won the Best Debutante trophy for her role in the movie Sita Ramam.
3. Hi NannaAnother Mrunal Thakur movie that has etched a special place in the hearts of cinema lovers is Hi Nanna. Shouryuv’s directorial revolves around Viraj (Nani), a single father, and Yashna (Mrunal Thakur). The film explores themes of love, romance, drama, family bonds, and finding happiness. If you want to watch this romantic drama, binge-watch it on Netflix.
4. Love SoniaMrunal made a mark with her spellbound performance in her debut movie, Love Sonia. The movie revolves around the harrowing journey of a young girl named Sonia (Mrunal Thakur) who gets trapped in the global sex trade network. The 2018 movie exposes the harsh realities faced by young women trafficked into prostitution. Tabrez Noorani directorial also featured Riya Sisodiya, Freida Pinto, Demi Moore, Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadda, Anupam Kher, Adil Hussain, Rajkummar Rao, and others in key roles.
5. DhamakaDirected by Ram Madhvani, the film features Mrunal as Saumya Mehra Pathak, a pivotal character of an on-file journalist and Kartik Aaryan’s love interest. Dhamaka throws news anchor Arjun Pathak (played by Kartik Aaryan) into chaos when a terrorist takes over his broadcast. The action thriller showcases how life changes within seconds and puts us in a spot to make hard-hitting decisions. The film also stars Amruta Subhash, Vikas Kumar, and Vishwajeet Pradhan in key roles.

Mrunal Thakur Birthday: Top Songs

1. KasoorSung by Prateek Kuhad, the song comes at the very beginning of the movie, showing the chemistry between Mrunal Thakur and Kartik Aaryan, who are journalists by profession. This romantic ballad is sure to touch your hearts and make you fall in love every time you hear it.
2. JugrafiyaanComposed by Ajay Atul, the song is from the Hritik Roshan starrer Super 30, where Mrunal is the female lead. In the song, it can be seen how Hritik’s character Anand Kumar is trying to woo Mrunal. The song is crooned by Udit Narayan and Shreya Ghoshal.
3. Maiyya MainuThe musical duo of Sachet-Parampara weaved magic when they composed this soothing number sung by Sachet Tandon himself. Starring Shahid Kapoor along with Mrunal Thakur, the film Jersey – even though it couldn’t fare much at the box office – this song has etched the hearts of the listeners and still tops the charts.
4. Rula DiyaThe romantic song Rula Diya, from the movie Batla House starring John Abraham along with Mrunal Thakur, makes the audience’s hearts melt. The song is sung by Ankit Tiwari and Dhvani Bhanushali. The track is written by Prince Dubey and composed by Ankit Tiwari.

Mrunal Thakur Birthday: Upcoming Projects

1. Pooja Meri JaanNavjot Gulati and Vipasha Arvind’s directorial Pooja Meri Jaan features Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. The upcoming thriller film is a powerful drama that revolves around a girl named Pooja who is being stalked by an unidentified admirer of her. The film is bankrolled by Maddock Films production company.
2. VishwambaraStarring Trisha Krishnan, Mrunal Thakur, and Isha Chawla in key roles, the Mallidi Vasishta’s directorial is expected to release by January 10, 2025. The film centres around a newborn prince who embarks on an extraordinary odyssey traversing the realms of deities, mortals, and the afterlife.
3. Son of Sardaar 2Helmed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film shows the friendship of a 12-year-old Aarav and his friends Rohit and Priya, who participate in the annual mango festival hunt in the vibrant village of Mangapura, searching for rare golden mango. As they solve riddles and overcome obstacles, they learn teamwork, face challenges, rivalries, and the festival’s meaning of unity. After finding the rare mango, the film shows the strengthened bonds and cherished memories. The movie stars Mrunal Thakur, Ajay Devgn, and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.