Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his birthday by releasing Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from his upcoming film King. The track stars Deepika Padukone and mixes romance, action and drama. It also brings together singers Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran.
Shah Rukh Khan's King Movie First Song Tu Mil Jaaye
In the video, Shah Rukh romances Deepika and lip-syncs to Sheeran's English rap. He also fights off enemies in several action scenes. In one scene, he sets an entire place on fire and kills his enemies with a sword, showing no mercy.
The music video begins with the Bollywood superstar speaking a line that sets the mood for the song. He said, "I am not a killer, but a lover. My beloved is my target, and what kind of lover would I be if I did not pierce the heart?"
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Fans React To Tu Mil Jaaye
Tu Mil Jaaye quickly got people talking online. Many fans compared it to Pathaan and Jawan. Some liked Shah Rukh's look in the film, while others were let down by the overall feel of the song.
A user said, "Wtf did I just watch?? SRK does not look like SRK and DP does not look like DP. It's giving a cheap copy of Pathaan."
Another user wrote, "Looks like a Khichdi of Pathaan and Jawan." A third user commented, "Ed Sheeran, SRK, Deepika and Arijit Singh in one frame? That's not a collaboration, that's a recipe for a massive chartbuster!"
A fourth user said, "Some pairings create memories, and SRK & Deepika are definitely one of them."
Apart from Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran, the song also has vocals by Madhubanti. Kumaar wrote the lyrics, and Sachin-Jigar composed the music. Piyush and Shazia choreographed the dance moves of Shah Rukh and Deepika.
The film is the sixth time Shah Rukh and Deepika are working together. It also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan. Rani Mukerji, Raghav Juyal, Arshad Warsi and Jaideep Ahlawat play key roles.
King is directed by Siddharth Anand and will release in theatres worldwide on December 24.
FAQ
1. Who sang Tu Mil Jaaye from Shah Rukh Khan's movie King?
The song features vocals by Arijit Singh, international pop star Ed Sheeran, and Madhubanti.
2. When is Shah Rukh Khan's film King releasing in theaters?
King, directed by Siddharth Anand, is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on December 24, 2026.
3. Who is starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in King?
The film features an ensemble cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Raghav Juyal, Arshad Warsi, and Jaideep Ahlawat.