Shah Rukh Khan's King Eyes Record Music Deal
SRK's King is breaking pre-release records, and the music rights are chasing Bollywood's biggest deal.
Shah Rukh Khan’s next big-screen outing King is already making serious noise, and we’re not just talking about the action sequences. Word on the Bollywood grapevine is that Zee Music is in advanced talks to scoop up the film’s music rights for a jaw-dropping Rs 50 crore price tag.
That’s heavyweight money for music rights. King, helmed by Siddharth Anand (the Pathaan architect), is shaping up to be this year’s blockbuster heavyweight, and that price tag tells you everything about how the industry is sizing up SRK’s star power right now. The label’s brass have confirmed negotiations are still in motion, but early signs suggest this deal is more when than if.
With SRK’s recent box office momentum and the project’s high-octane pedigree, it makes total sense that music companies are ready to write massive checks. The actor doesn’t just move audiences, he moves money. When this deal officially lands, it could reset expectations around what Bollywood music rights are worth.
Our sources are locked on this, we’ll have the full tea when the ink dries.
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