'Queen beauty and Killer abs.': Karan Johar is impressed by 'King' song 'Tu Mil Jaaye'; praises Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone

Karan Johar has shared a positive reaction to 'Tu Mil Jaaye', the first song from Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King'. The filmmaker praised the track's music, visuals and the leading actors after watching the romantic number. His comments have added to the attention surrounding the song, which features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.The track was unveiled as a birthday surprise for Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 61. Its release gave fans their first musical glimpse of the film, which is scheduled to arrive in theatres on December 24, 2026. The song has also generated discussion on social media, particularly over the pairing of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.Karan Johar reacts to 'King' song 'Tu Mil Jaaye'Karan Johar shared his response through Instagram Stories after reposting the song. His note highlighted the audio and visuals, while also complimenting Deepika Padukone's appearance and Shah Rukh Khan's physique. He tagged both actors, along with director Siddharth Anand, in the post.Karan Johar wrote, "King audio! King visuals, Queen beauty and Killer abs. Blockbuster music charts are all ready for this one,"Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone feature in romantic track'Tu Mil Jaaye' brings Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone together in a romantic dance sequence. The visuals showcase their on-screen chemistry, with the song combining a lively musical arrangement and elaborate choreography. Their pairing has become one of the talking points following the release.The track also features a dialogue delivered by Shah Rukh Khan: 'Main qaatil nahi, aashiq hoon, aur nishana meri mashooka, aur woh aashiq hi kya jo dil cheer na de'. The line adds a dramatic touch to the romantic presentation and offers a glimpse of the character's attitude.Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran and Madhubanti Bagchi lend their voicesThe song brings together Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran and Madhubanti Bagchi as singers. Sachin-Jigar have composed the music, while Kumaar has penned the lyrics. Choreography has been handled by Piyush-Shazia.Ed Sheeran has also contributed the English rap featured in the track. His involvement adds an international collaboration to the film's soundtrack. The combination of Indian singers, an international artiste and Sachin-Jigar's composition has made the song one of the key musical highlights of the film's promotional campaign.Shah Rukh Khan's dialogues add dramatic momentsAlongside its romantic portions, 'Tu Mil Jaaye' includes another dialogue from Shah Rukh Khan. The line, 'Iss baar dil mein aag lagi hai, ab duniya jalaye bina manega nahi', introduces a more intense tone. It also hints at the action-driven world of 'King'. Song has all the elements of SRK style romance mixed with action.'King' is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The film features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, alongside Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. The project is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!