'King' UPDATE: First song to release on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday

Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action thriller 'King' is gearing up for an important promotional milestone. The film's first song is scheduled to be released on November 2, coinciding with the actor's 61st birthday.

The official trailer is expected to arrive at a later stage.According to Variety India, the song will be the next major promotional asset from the film. The makers are expected to step up their campaign after its release. Meanwhile, the project has reportedly undergone a change in its music department, with Anirudh Ravichander stepping away from the film. Sachin-Jigar are expected to handle the remaining soundtrack and background score.

'King' first song release planned for Shah Rukh Khan's birthday

The makers have reportedly chosen Shah Rukh Khan's birthday for the launch of the film's first song. November 2 will mark the track's arrival, making it a special release for fans awaiting updates from the action thriller.The song is expected to introduce the film's musical identity before the next promotional material arrives. Variety India reported that the trailer would be released later. The birthday launch will therefore serve as an important step in the film's promotional schedule.

Arijit Singh to lend his voice to the lead song

Shah Rukh Khan had previously spoken about the upcoming track during an interaction with fans on X in September. A fan had requested the actor to release a song from 'King'. Responding to the request, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that Arijit Singh would be singing the lead track.The actor also explained why the song had not been released immediately. He praised the singer's attention to detail, saying, “Arijit Dada is a perfectionist,”Shah Rukh Khan indicated that the team was waiting for Arijit Singh to complete the final touches.

The planned birthday release will give fans their first opportunity to hear the track.

Anirudh Ravichander reportedly steps away from 'King'

In another development, composer Anirudh Ravichander has reportedly exited the project. According to Bollywood Hungama, the composer and the makers parted ways amicably because of his packed schedule.However, Anirudh Ravichander is still expected to have a musical contribution to the film. The report stated, "However, Anirudh has given the Theme Track of King to Shah Rukh Khan as a mark of his respect for the megastar, and Sachin-Jigar too will be reimagining the track for the entire background score of the film. So King will still have the Anirudh touch with the theme track, but the entire score also the album, otherwise will be done by Sachin-Jigar,"

Sachin-Jigar to handle the album and background score

Following Anirudh Ravichander's reported departure, Sachin-Jigar are expected to take responsibility for the film's remaining music.

The duo will reportedly rework the theme track provided by Anirudh Ravichander for the background score.According to the report, the composers will also handle the film's album. This arrangement allows the project to retain Anirudh Ravichander's contribution through its central theme while Sachin-Jigar oversee the other musical elements.

Shah Rukh Khan reunites with Siddharth Anand for 'King'

'King' marks the reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand after their collaboration on 'Pathaan'. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji.