Shah Rukh Khan gave his fans a major gift on his 61st birthday. The first song from his upcoming film King, titled Tu Mil Jaaye, released at midnight on November 2, 2026, and it quickly took over social media. The track brings together Arijit Singh, Madhubanti Bagchi, and international pop star Ed Sheeran, who has contributed an English rap. The song is a mix of romance, dance, and action, offering an early look at the world of King before its theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
The music video opens with Shah Rukh Khan delivering a dialogue that sets the tone for his character: “Main qaatil nahi, aashiq hoon, aur nishana meri mashooka” (I am not a killer, I am a lover, and my beloved is my target). The line establishes the blend of love and violence that runs through the song. What follows is a romantic dance sequence featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in beautiful foreign locations, before the narrative shifts to show Shah Rukh involved in arms smuggling and taking down enemies in action-packed moments. The video ends with another powerful dialogue: “Iss baar dil mein aag lagi hai, ab duniya jalaye bina manega nahi” (This time, a fire is raging in my heart; it will not stop until it sets the world ablaze).
Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran Join Forces for a Global Musical Collaboration
One of the biggest highlights of Tu Mil Jaaye is its international musical pairing. Arijit Singh lends his voice to the Hindi portions, while Ed Sheeran has written and performed an English rap. Madhubanti Bagchi also features on the track. The music has been composed by Sachin-Jigar, with Hindi lyrics written by Kumaar. The choreography is handled by Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji. The song runs for 3 minutes and 42 seconds. This combination of Bollywood playback singing and global pop has made the track one of the most talked-about musical releases tied to the film’s promotional campaign.
Shah Rukh Khan shared the song on X with the caption: “Yeh Daur Ishq ka Naseeb Waalon ko milta hai… Jahan Barood ki Khushboo mein Gulab khilta hai… Of Love and other Battles…. This December, #LoveLikeAKing #TuMilJaaye song out now! #KING in cinemas 24.12.26.”
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone Return as a Pair After Pathaan and Jawan
The song marks the return of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone as an on-screen pair. The two actors have previously worked together in films including Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan, and Jawan. Their chemistry in Tu Mil Jaaye has been widely praised, with many fans comparing the visuals to their previous hit song Besharam Rang from Pathaan. The song also shows Shah Rukh Khan in a chiselled physique while romancing Deepika on a beach, and later switching to a fierce avatar as he fights enemies.
Fans React to Tu Mil Jaaye
Within minutes of its release, Tu Mil Jaaye went viral on social media. Fans flooded comment sections with praise for the collaboration and the lead pair’s chemistry.
“Ed Sheeran, SRK, Deepika and Arijit Singh in one frame? That’s not a collaboration; that’s a recipe for a massive chartbuster!” a user wrote.
“SRK + Deepika + Arijit + Ed = Absolute Cinema,” another fan commented.
“Arijit X SRK X ED = Absolute banger,” read another reaction.
Some fans also pointed out similarities to Shah Rukh Khan‘s previous films. A comment read, “Looks like a Khichdi of Pathaan and Jawan”, while another said, “If someone told me this was from Pathaan 2, I would’ve believed them”. The mixed but largely positive response shows the high expectations surrounding King.
What King Is About and Who Else Stars in It
King is directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously worked with Shah Rukh Khan on the blockbuster Pathaan in 2023. The film is produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The ensemble cast includes Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, Arshad Warsi, and Saurabh Shukla.
A major highlight of the film is that Shah Rukh Khan shares screen space with his daughter Suhana Khan for the first time. Suhana made her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies in 2023, and King marks her theatrical debut. The song Tu Mil Jaaye hints at a storyline involving romance, arms smuggling, and a dark turn that changes the lead character’s path.
Gauri Khan Shares the Track on Social Media
Gauri Khan, who is producing King under Red Chillies Entertainment, also joined the promotional push by sharing the song with her followers. The track was released on T-Series‘ YouTube channel and is available on streaming platforms. The music video can be watched on the Zee Music Company and T-Series YouTube channels.
Release Details for Global Audiences
King is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026. The film will arrive in theatres across India, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and other global markets on the same date. The Christmas release window places the film among the biggest holiday releases of the year.
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The first song has set the stage for the film’s promotional campaign, offering audiences a look at both the romantic and action-driven sides of King.
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