Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has marked his birthday with the release of Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from his upcoming film King. Featuring actor Deepika Padukone, the track combines romance, action and drama, while bringing together singers Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran for a musical collaboration.The video reunites Shah Rukh and Deepika on screen and offers a glimpse of the different sides of his character.

He romances Deepika, lip-syncs to Sheeran's English rap and takes on enemies in action sequences. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is scheduled to be released in cinemas worldwide on December 24.The music video opens with Shah Rukh delivering a dialogue that sets the tone for the song.

He says, “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?”A peppy romantic track follows, with Shah Rukh and Deepika sharing intimate moments and dancing together against grand visuals.

Their chemistry remains at the centre of the video, even as it shifts between romance and action. Shah Rukh also lip-syncs to Sheeran's portions of the English rap.

The song ends with another intense dialogue from Shah Rukh: “This time, a fire is raging in my heart. It will not stop until it has set the world ablaze.” The line points to the action and violence in the world of King.

Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran collaborateComposed by Sachin-Jigar, Tu Mil Jaaye features vocals by Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi, along with Sheeran's rap. Kumaar has written the lyrics, while Sheeran has penned the English rap.

Choreographed by Piyush-Shazia, the song brings together Indian film music and international pop. Its combination of romance, action and dramatic dialogue takes it beyond the format of a conventional romantic track.Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone reuniteShah Rukh and Deepika have previously shared the screen in films including Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year and Pathaan.

Their appearance in King reunites a pairing that has received considerable love from audiences.Along with the two stars, King also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal among others.The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. 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