Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King, has crossed 36.3 million YouTube views in its first 24 hours — setting a new all-time record for an Indian film song, according to the makers.
The track, sung by Arijit Singh, Madhubanti Bagchi and Ed Sheeran, was released on November 2, 2026, Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday, and the numbers have kept climbing across platforms ever since.
The 24-Hour Record
According to the makers, "Tu Mil Jaaye" pulled in 36.3 million YouTube views and more than 430,000 likes within its first day, with around 60 million views across all platforms. That puts it ahead of every Indian film song before it: "Zinda Banda" from Jawan held the previous mark with 34.6 million views in 2023, and the new track also moved past "Gujju Pataka" (34 million), "Jai Shri Ram" (32.2 million) and "Ram Siya Ram" (32.1 million) in the first-day tally. You can revisit how it all started in our King's first song announcement.
The Song & The Film
The number is composed by Sachin-Jigar with lyrics by Kumaar, and arrives on T-Series and Zee Music Company. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and brings together Shah Rukh Khan with Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, alongside Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Arshad Warsi. King is slated for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
Looking for the words? Head to our Tu Mil Jaaye lyrics page. You can also read our Deepika Padukone biography for more on her career.
Ed Sheeran's Bollywood Debut
One of the biggest talking points is Ed Sheeran's Hindi playback debut. According to reports, it all began with a visit to Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat, where Jigar Saraiya introduced the British star to Sachin-Jigar. Sheeran wrote and recorded his English rap verse that very night, and the collaboration has become the song's freshest surprise. For more on his journey, read our Ed Sheeran biography.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official music video of "Tu Mil Jaaye" on the official T-Series YouTube channel below. The video premiered on T-Series on November 2 and has been racing up the charts ever since; the T-Series upload remains the official source for the record-breaking numbers, jointly released by T-Series and Zee Music Company.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many views did "Tu Mil Jaaye" get in its first 24 hours?
According to the makers, the song crossed 36.3 million YouTube views in its first day, with over 430,000 likes and roughly 60 million views across all platforms.
Which record did "Tu Mil Jaaye" break?
It set the all-time record for the most first-day YouTube views for an Indian film song, moving past "Zinda Banda" from Jawan, which previously held the mark with 34.6 million.
Who sings "Tu Mil Jaaye"?
The song is sung by Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi, with Ed Sheeran delivering an English rap verse. The music is by Sachin-Jigar and the lyrics are by Kumaar.
When will King release in theatres?
Directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Shah Rukh Khan, with Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, King is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
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