Marking his birthday with a special treat for fans, Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’, the first song from his much-anticipated action entertainer KING. Bringing together an exciting blend of Indian and international musical talent, the track features Arijit Singh on vocals, a rap segment by global pop sensation Ed Sheeran, and additional vocals by Madhubanti Bagchi. The song also marks the return of the much-loved on-screen pairing of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
The music video opens with an intense dialogue delivered by Shah Rukh Khan: “Main qaatil nahi, aashiq hoon, aur nishana meri mashooka, aur woh aashiq hi kya jo dil cheer na de”. Setting the tone for his character, the powerful opening soon gives way to a vibrant romantic dance sequence. Arijit Singh’s soulful vocals blend with Ed Sheeran’s distinctive rap delivery, creating an interesting musical combination.
Composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics penned by Kumaar, ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ features choreography by Piyush-Shazia. Ed Sheeran has also written the English rap portion of the song. Combining romance, action and high-energy visuals, the music video offers a glimpse into the film’s diverse cinematic world. Stylish transitions, dramatic confrontations and action-packed moments add to its appeal, hinting at the different dimensions of the story.
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone share several romantic moments throughout the song, set against lavish backdrops and grand visuals. Their chemistry adds an emotional touch to the otherwise action-driven presentation. The video closes on another hard-hitting dialogue by Shah Rukh Khan: “Iss baar dil mein aag lagi hai, ab duniya jalaye bina manega nahi”, leaving viewers with a glimpse of the intensity his character promises to bring to the screen.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, KING is produced by Gauri Khan, Mamta Anand and Siddharth Anand under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. Written by Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand, the action thriller stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, with Suhana Khan making her theatrical debut as a leading actor. The film also boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma.
KING is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026. Meanwhile, ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ is now available on major music streaming platforms, with its official music video released on the T-Series YouTube channel.
