Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s romantic song ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ crosses 6 crore views across platforms, setting a new YouTube record for an Indian film song in 24 hours.
Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited film ‘King’ has made a spectacular musical debut, with its first song ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ creating a massive sensation across digital platforms. Released at midnight on November 2, 2026, on the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan’s 61st birthday, the romantic track has achieved an extraordinary milestone within just 24 hours. The song garnered more than 6 crore views across platforms, while YouTube alone recorded over 3.63 crore views and 4.3 lakh likes, making it one of the biggest musical launches in Indian cinema.
With these impressive numbers, ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ has secured the top position in the all-time list of most-viewed Indian film songs on YouTube within their first 24 hours. The achievement also puts the track ahead of ‘Zinda Banda’ from Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster film ‘Jawan’, which previously held the benchmark with 3.46 crore views.
The song has surpassed several other popular Indian film tracks, including ‘Gujju Pataka’, which recorded 3.40 crore views, ‘Jai Shri Ram’ with 3.22 crore views and ‘Ram Siya Ram’, which garnered 3.21 crore views. The record-breaking performance has further strengthened the excitement surrounding ‘King’, which is already among the most anticipated Bollywood releases.
Adding to the song’s appeal is the reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, whose iconic on-screen chemistry has consistently attracted audiences. Their romantic presence forms the emotional heart of ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’, offering fans a glimpse of the film’s romantic side.
The track has been sung by Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi, whose voices bring warmth and emotion to the composition. Sachin-Jigar have composed the music, while Kumar has penned the lyrics. The song also features the name of global music sensation Ed Sheeran, adding another interesting dimension to the musical collaboration.
Beyond its romantic appeal, ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ offers audiences a glimpse into the larger world of ‘King’. The song’s visuals combine romance with glimpses of powerful action sequences and impactful dialogues, suggesting that the film will bring together emotional storytelling and high-octane entertainment.
The impressive response to the track has generated considerable anticipation for the film, with fans eagerly awaiting more glimpses of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming cinematic venture.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘King’ is scheduled to release in theatres on December 24, 2026. With its record-breaking musical opening and the much-loved pairing of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, the film has already begun building strong excitement ahead of its theatrical debut.
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