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SCOOP: Anirudh exits Shah Rukh Khan’s King due to packed schedule; gifts SRK the theme track as Sachin-Jigar take over
The makers handed music and background-score duties to Sachin-Jigar after Anirudh left the film over packed commitments, sources said.
On Monday, superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 61st birthday by unveiling 'Tu Mil Jaaye,' the first song from his upcoming film KING, arriving in cinemas on December 24, 2026.
Directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the track features an international collaboration between Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran, who contributes an English rap, alongside Madhubanti Bagchi.
Featuring the reunion of Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone, the music video opens with Shah Rukh delivering the dialogue, "Main qaatil nahi, aashiq hoon, aur nishana meri mashooka, aur woh aashiq hi kya jo dil cheer na de."
The video concludes with Shah Rukh stating, "Iss baar dil mein aag lagi hai, ab duniya jalaye bina manega nahi," while music composed by Sachin-Jigar features lyrics written by Kumaar.
This musical release sets the tone for the upcoming Christmas premiere, with the ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Anil Kapoor positioning KING as a major holiday event.