Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan’s 61st birthday is set to bring a special musical surprise for fans, with a song from his upcoming film King, featuring Deepika Padukone, scheduled to release at midnight. The makers have reportedly planned the launch as a surprise, keeping the track under wraps without releasing a teaser, poster or any promotional material ahead of its arrival.
According to an exclusive report by the team.in, the song will be unveiled as the clock strikes midnight, making it part of the birthday celebrations for the Bollywood superstar. The unexpected release has added to the excitement surrounding King, one of Shah Rukh’s most anticipated upcoming projects.
The track is expected to offer audiences a glimpse of the pairing of Shah Rukh and Deepika, who have previously shared screen space in several successful films. However, the makers have not revealed details about the song, including its title, musical style or the role it plays in the film’s story.
Ed Sheeran’s name linked to the song
Speculation has also emerged that British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran may have composed and sung the track. However, there has been no official confirmation from the film’s team regarding his involvement.
If the speculation proves accurate, the song could bring an international musical collaboration to the film. For now, fans will have to wait until its scheduled release to find out who has worked on the track and what it sounds like.
The decision to avoid advance promotions has made the midnight launch particularly intriguing. Unlike conventional film-song releases, which are often preceded by posters, teasers and short promotional clips, the King team appears to be keeping the details secret until the song is officially unveiled.
It also remains unclear whether the track will introduce a romantic angle between Shah Rukh and Deepika’s characters or serve another purpose in the film. The makers have not shared any information about the sequence or the circumstances in which the song appears.
South Africa beach shoot had sparked curiosity
The announcement has also revived interest in visuals that surfaced during the film’s South Africa schedule in May 2026. At the time, videos from what appeared to be a song shoot featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika circulated widely on social media.
One viral clip showed the two actors filming a romantic-looking sequence on a beach during sunset. Deepika was seen wearing a white dress, while Shah Rukh appeared in a striped shirt paired with black trousers. The setting and the actors’ appearance led to speculation that the sequence could be part of a romantic song in the film.
The visuals attracted attention because they offered an early glimpse of the two stars together in King. Their on-screen pairing has generated considerable interest, particularly among audiences familiar with their previous collaborations.
However, it has not been established whether the beach sequence shown in the viral videos is connected to the song scheduled for release at midnight. The makers have also not confirmed whether the footage represents the final version of any sequence in the film.
The midnight release could provide the first official indication of the film’s musical direction and the nature of Shah Rukh and Deepika’s pairing in the project.
What we know about Shah Rukh Khan’s film King
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King features Shah Rukh Khan in the role of a veteran assassin operating in the underworld. Suhana Khan plays his protege, marking another major project for the actor following her debut in The Archies.
The film has assembled a large ensemble cast that includes Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma. The combination of established actors and younger performers has contributed to the anticipation surrounding the project.
The film also marks another collaboration between Shah Rukh and director Siddharth Anand. The two previously worked together on Pathaan, which became a major box-office success and helped revive Shah Rukh’s theatrical presence after a period away from leading roles.
Anand is known for directing large-scale action entertainers, and King is expected to continue that association. The film’s underworld setting and the central character’s identity as an experienced assassin suggest an action-driven narrative, although the makers have not disclosed the complete storyline.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 24. The film is among the major Hindi releases expected during the Christmas holiday period.
Shah Rukh and Deepika’s reunion raises expectations
Shah Rukh and Deepika have shared a successful screen partnership over the years. Their collaborations include Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year and Pathaan. Their pairing in King has therefore become one of the talking points surrounding the film.
The midnight song release is likely to attract attention from fans eager to see the actors together again. A birthday launch also gives the makers an opportunity to connect the film’s promotions with a major occasion in Shah Rukh’s calendar.
For now, several details remain unconfirmed, including Ed Sheeran’s reported involvement and whether the newly announced song features the beach sequence filmed in South Africa. The official release is expected to answer at least some of these questions.
With no promotional material released in advance, the song’s midnight unveiling is being positioned as a surprise for Shah Rukh’s fans. It will also offer an early taste of King ahead of its December 24 theatrical release.