King first song out: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone set screens on fire. But Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran's collab takes over the internet

Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his birthday today (November 2), and on this special occasion, the Bollywood superstar has surprised his fans with the first song from his upcoming movie King. The song features King Khan and Deepika Padukone. Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran have also collaborated on the track, setting the internet on fire. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is slated to hit the screens on December 24, 2026.

King first song out on SRK's birthday

Taking to his social media handles, SRK dropped the song and captioned, "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"

Take a look at the song:



The track brings together Arijit Singh's soulful vocals and Ed Sheeran's distinct rap style, and the two complement each other surprisingly well. Adding to the excitement is Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's sizzling chemistry, which makes the song even more enjoyable.

Netizens react to King first song

The video opens with SRK's dialogue, “Main qaatil nahi, aashiq hoon, aur nishana meri mashooka, aur woh aashiq hi kya jo dil cheer na de”, giving fans a glimpse of his character in the action entertainer. Another lyric that stands out is, "Iss baar dil mein aag lagi hai, ab duniya jalaye bina manega nahi”. With its catchy beats and dance moves, Tu Mil Jaaye could soon find a place on many playlists.



The song has already got fans talking, with many praising the lead pair as well as the unexpected musical collaboration. One user commented, "Only you can make a battle sound like a beautiful love story. That line, "Jahan Barood ki Khushboo mein Gulab khilta hai"- went straight to my heart. Happy Birthday to you sweetie, the man who defines passion & perfect abs. Can't wait for Dec 24."



Another wrote, "Srk + Deepika + Arijit + Ed = Absolute Cinema." A fan also declared, "Finally the Blockbuster Song out." Deepika received plenty of love too, with one viewer commenting, "Deepika is an another name of perfection." Another fan even predicted that the film would create havoc at the box office this year. Composed by Sachin-Jigar, Tu Mil Jaaye features lyrics by Kumaar, choreography by Piyush-Shazia and an English rap penned by Ed Sheeran. Madhubanti Bagchi has also lent her voice to the track.