Shah Rukh Khan's birthday surprise has taken YouTube by storm. The first song from his upcoming film King, titled 'Tu Mil Jaaye', has struck a chord with fans, crossing 8.5 million views on YouTube within just 11 hours.
Marking his 61st birthday, Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the music video at midnight on November 2 and shared through his X account.
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'Tu Mil Jaaye' Song From 'King'
The track brings back the popular pairing of Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone.The video features their romantic moments, scenic locations and dance sequences, along with action scenes that show Shah Rukh in a rugged look.
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The song opens with Shah Rukh saying, “Main qaatil nahi, aashiq hoon, aur mera nishana meri mehbooba hai,” expressing that he is a lover, not a killer, and that his beloved is his only target. Towards the end, he says, “Iss baar dil mein aag lagi hai. Ab duniya mujhe jalaaye bina maanega nahi,” suggesting that his heart is burning with passion and the world will have to face the consequences.
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 https://t.co/GQfYaDY2Cx
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 1, 2026
Shah Rukh's Birthday Celebrations
The song's release coincided with Shah Rukh's birthday celebrations in Mumbai. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link was decorated with his photographs and birthday wishes. The actor shared a picture of the illuminated landmark on social media, thanking Google Gemini for the “KING-sized love”. He also mentioned that he had gone for a drive to capture the special display.
Dost ho toh Google Gemini jaisa.. Thank you for the KING-sized love always.... had to sneak out for a drive to get this photo ha ha.. @GeminiApp https://t.co/z3kLfG2Wf5
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 1, 2026
A few days earlier, on October 27, Shah Rukh had shared a new poster from King, featuring him with a rose between his lips. The film's title was first announced on his 60th birthday last year, with the actor saying, “Sau deshon mein badnaam, duniya ne diya sirf ek hi naam - KING.”
Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon… #KING In cinemas 24.12.26 https://t.co/Hbgz8ltR1I
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 27, 2026
Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon- #KING #KingTitleReveal is out now- https://t.co/HL5qCgss7r In Cinemas 2026 https://t.co/4JACdDvqV5
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 2, 2025
About The Song
Composed by Sachin-Jigar, Tu Mil Jaaye features Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi as vocalists. British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has also joined the track with an English rap section, which he wrote himself. Kumaar has penned the Hindi lyrics, while Piyush-Shazia are responsible for the choreography.
The lead actors first shared screen space in Om Shanti Om (2007), Deepika's Bollywood debut. They later worked together in Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan and Jawan.
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About King
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King marks his reunion with Shah Rukh after Pathaan. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma. The film will mark Suhana's theatrical debut alongside her father.
King is set to release worldwide in theatres on December 24, 2026, during the Christmas holiday season.
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