Anirudh Steps Down from SRK’s ‘King’; Sachin‑Jigar to Score Film

Composer Anirudh has left the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King because his schedule is full, and the film’s music will now be handled by the duo Sachin‑Jigar. The change was confirmed by a source who said Siddharth Anand and SRK want the movie released this Christmas without delay. Anirudh, known for his electrifying scores, was juggling several projects in South India, making it hard to give the large‑scale film the attention it needs. After a cordial discussion, both sides agreed to part ways. The source added that Anirudh still gifted the film’s main theme track to SRK as a sign of respect, and Sachin‑Jigar will re‑interpret that theme while composing the rest of the background score and songs. King is billed as the most ambitious Hindi action film of 2026, with a budget estimated at around Rs 450 crore, not counting SRK’s fee and promotion costs. Insiders say every rupee will be visible on screen. Director Siddharth Anand describes the project as his biggest film yet and a love letter to SRK, built around the star’s aura. A grand asset launch tied to SRK’s birthday is set to start the film’s marketing campaign. ## Context Large‑budget Bollywood productions often switch music teams if timelines clash, and the theme track’s reuse keeps Anirudh’s imprint on the film despite his exit.