SRK's King song feels like Pathaan's unreleased footage: Fans share mixed reactions

Shah Rukh Khan marked his birthday with the midnight release of Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from Siddharth Anand’s upcoming film King, on November 2. The track has divided social media. While some listeners have praised its melody, Arijit Singh’s vocals, Ed Sheeran’s English rap and Shah Rukh’s chemistry with Deepika Padukone, others have questioned its familiar sound, visuals, styling, editing and production.The song blends romance and action, bringing Shah Rukh and Deepika together on screen once again. Composed by Sachin-Jigar, it features vocals by Arijit and Madhubanti Bagchi, with Sheeran performing an English rap. As some fans call it a chartbuster, others are comparing it with songs from Pathaan and other Siddharth Anand films.For several listeners, the combination of Shah Rukh and Arijit is the song’s biggest highlight. Calling the track a banger, one X user wrote, “Absolute banger! #ArijitSingh’s magical voice x SRK = pure goosebumps! Tu Mil Jaaye is already hitting differently (sic).” Another listener said the song had grown on them after repeated plays and praised Sheeran’s contribution. The user wrote, “I sincerely apologise from the bottom of my heart. Tu Mil Jaaye is an absolute masterpiece. I’ve already listened to the leaked clip at least 50 times and, honestly, I’m completely in love with this song. Ed Sheeran’s part is a total banger. A sure-shot chartbuster (sic).”I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my heart. “Tu Mil Jaye” is an absolute masterpiece. I’ve already listened to the leaked clip at least 50 times, and honestly, I’m completely in love with this song. Ed Sheeran part is totally banger Sureshot chartbuster song. https://t.co/7sJtAazIi3— SLR (Movie Lover) (@buntylovekohli) November 1, 2026Shah Rukh’s appearance and his pairing with Deepika also found many admirers. One fan praised the melody, visuals and the actor’s six-pack physique, describing the pair’s chemistry as “pure magic once again”. Predicting a major box-office run for the film, the user added, “Chartbuster loading! All-time blockbuster loading! Rs 1,000-1,500 crore-plus worldwide loading! King is coming to rule the box office! (sic)” TU MIL JAAYE – THE NEXT CHARTBUSTER! The #TuMilJaaye song from #KING is absolutely fantastic! I've listened to it so many times already, and it just keeps getting better with every listen! What a beautiful melody, stunning visuals and breathtaking chemistry! SHAH RUKH KHAN is looking incredibly dashing with his killer 6-pack physique, unmatched swag and charismatic screen presence. His pairing with Deepika Padukone is pure magic once again! The visuals are mind-blowing, the presentation looks grand, and everything screams BIG-SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT! CHARTBUSTER LOADING! ALL-TIME BLOCKBUSTER LOADING! 1000-1500 CRORE+ WORLDWIDE LOADING! KING IS COMING TO RULE THE BOX OFFICE!— Rahul Gupta (@RahulGupta25376) November 1, 2026The video closes with another dialogue from Shah Rukh: “This time, a fire is raging in my heart. It will not stop until it has set the world ablaze.”Listeners spot a familiar musical touchThe composition also prompted discussion. Crediting Sachin-Jigar, Arijit, Sheeran and Madhubanti, one listener compared its sound with that of another Siddharth Anand film. The user wrote, “SJ, Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran and Madhubanti Bagchi deliver another Siddharth Anand-style funk-pop chartbuster. Tu Mil Jaaye from #KingMovie enters my playlist below, three songs in 2026. The groove echoes Ishq Jaisa Kuch, likely because Rythm Shaw programmed guitars on both? (sic)”SJ, Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran & Madhubanti Bagchi deliver another Siddharth Anand-style funk-pop chartbuster, “Tu Mil Jaaye” from #KingMovie , enters my playlist below , 3 songs in 2026 The groove echoes Ishq Jaisa Kuch, likely because Rythm Shaw programmed guitars on both? https://t.co/gnTlNRJ3mu— raga-learns-to-rock (@pnamblat) November 2, 2026Not everyone was impressed. One X user compared Tu Mil Jaaye with Gehra Hua and Phir Se before questioning the film’s prospects against Avengers: Doomsday and Maatrubhoomi.Another listener liked Shah Rukh and Deepika’s chemistry but felt the track sounded too familiar. Comparing it with Pathaan, the user wrote, “Shahrukh Khan’s most awaited movie King first songs tu Mil Jaye is released in midnight and as always Shahrukh and Deepika are having perfect chemistry in the song but but... Why this is giving vibe like PATHAAN movie songs....? (sic)”An Instagram user was more critical of the music video, describing its green-screen visuals as rushed and questioning how the flatly lit chroma shots made the final cut. The user also said the track lacked the energy of Pathaan and criticised Deepika’s styling against the artificial beach backgrounds.The same user found the jump cuts and transitions distracting. Shah Rukh lip-syncing to Sheeran’s vocals did not work for them either. Calling it an odd combination, the user wrote, “Musically, it’s passable at best, but watching the King of Romance lip syncing to Ed Sheeran’s distinct pop vocals creates a bizarre cognitive dissonance that is just flat out off putting.....”However, the listener said they had not given up on the film. The post expressed hope that King would offer something more substantial than a conventional action film, particularly after the darker mood presented in its first poster.What happens in Tu Mil Jaaye?The music video opens with Shah Rukh delivering a line that establishes its mix of romance and action: “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?”The track then moves into a peppy romantic sequence featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika. They share intimate moments and dance against grand backdrops, with their chemistry remaining at the centre of the video. The song also cuts to action sequences showing Shah Rukh fighting his enemies. Sheeran’s English rap brings another element to the track, with Shah Rukh lip-syncing to his portions.The video ends with another dramatic line from Shah Rukh: “This time, a fire is raging in my heart. It will not stop until it has set the world ablaze.” More about the song about KingComposed by Sachin-Jigar, Tu Mil Jaaye features vocals by Arijit and Madhubanti, along with Sheeran’s English rap. Kumaar has written the lyrics, while Sheeran has penned his rap portions. Piyush-Shazia have choreographed the track.The song marks another on-screen reunion for Shah Rukh and Deepika. They have previously appeared together in Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year and Pathaan.Directed by Siddharth Anand, King also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal, among others. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the film is scheduled for a worldwide cinema release on December 24.Tu Mil Jaaye is available on streaming platforms, while its music video has been released on the Zee Music Company and T-Series YouTube channels.- Ends