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While many fans expected a full-length trailer, the global megastar celebrated his special day by releasing the first official song from KING, featuring stunning, never-before-seen footage from the highly anticipated, Siddharth Anand-directed action thriller.
The song, titled "Tu Mil Jaaye," focuses on SRK and Deepika Padukone. It offers a potential glimpse into the film's plot, showing the pair sharing romantic moments before all hell breaks loose. Kumaar and Ed Sheeran penned the catchy track, with vocals provided by Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran, and Madhubanti Bagchi. Sachin–Jigar composed the film's score and full soundtrack, with the exception of the title track, which was composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Additionally, Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures have announced that Phars Film has acquired the international distribution rights for SRK's upcoming film.
Speaking on the landmark partnership, Mr. Golchin, Chairman of Phars Film, said, “We at Phars Film feel it is an immense source of pride to bring KING, featuring the renowned Shah Rukh Khan, to the big screen. For us, obtaining this distinguished deal represents a major achievement, and we are delighted to take a role in presenting a film of such scale and importance to the public. Since Shah Rukh Khan is a global icon and his cinematic influence knows no boundaries, it is both a privilege and a great source of pride for our whole team that we are bringing KING to the big screen. We look forward to ensuring that this much-anticipated release becomes a truly unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences.”
Mr. Venky Mysore, CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment added, “We are delighted to have Phars Film as our overseas distributor for the much-anticipated film King. Phars’ extensive international reach and market expertise will significantly strengthen the films global prospects.”
In addition to SRK, the star-studded cast features Shah Rukh Khan Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, Abhay Verma, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Akshay Oberoi, Karanvir Malhotra, Kashvi Majmundar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Siddharth Anand (Pathaan; Fighter) helmed the feature with a screenplay he co-wrote with Sujoy Ghosh, Suresh Nair, and Sagar Pandya. Anand is also attached as a producer alongside Gauri Khan and Mamta Anand.
KING hits theaters on December 24!
Check out the official press release and the "Tu Mil Jaaye" song below:
Phars Film to Release Shah Rukh Khan’s KING in International Cinemas on 24 December 2026
Dubai, UAE – Phars Film will bring global superstar Shah Rukh Khan back to international cinema screens in Siddarth Anand’s highly anticipated, high-octane action entertainer KING, releasing worldwide on 24 December 2026.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Marflix Pictures, KING marks the much-awaited reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and acclaimed filmmaker Siddharth Anand following the phenomenal success of Pathaan.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Golchin, Chairman of Phars Film, said, “We at Phars Film feel it is an immense source of pride to bring KING, featuring the renowned Shah Rukh Khan, to the big screen. For us, obtaining this distinguished deal represents a major achievement, and we are delighted to take a role in presenting a film of such scale and importance to the public. Since Shah Rukh Khan is a global icon and his cinematic influence knows no boundaries, it is both a privilege and a great source of pride for our whole team that we are bringing KING to the big screen. We look forward to ensuring that this much-anticipated release becomes a truly unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences.”
Mr. Venky Mysore, CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment said, “We are delighted to have Phars Film as our overseas distributor for the much-anticipated film King. Phars’ extensive international reach and market expertise will significantly strengthen the films global prospects”.
With Shah Rukh Khan returning in a powerful new avatar, KING is poised to be one of the biggest Indian theatrical releases of the Christmas season. The film is already generating tremendous buzz among audiences, with its combination of edge-of-the-seat thrills, large-scale spectacle and star power promising a major cinematic event.
Arriving against the backdrop of the festive season, KING is expected to be a major draw for audiences worldwide, bringing together the scale, spectacle and star power that defines a modern Indian cinematic blockbuster.
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