King Khan and Ra.One team at London premiere

Shah Rukh Khan sent his fans wild Tuesday at the UK premiere of his new Bollywood blockbuster "Ra.One."

The Hindi film icon and co-stars Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal received a huge reception on the red carpet at London's 02 Arena.

"Ra.One" sees Khan take the lead as Shekhar, an embarrassing father who creates an amazing game in a bid to impress his streetwise son. Unfortunately, the plan backfires when the game turns against them.

A 3D science fiction-superhero adventure may seem like quite a change from usual Bollywood films, but Khan insists that it's "not so different."

"We still have singing and dancing, so it's all there," he said.

Indian media say the special effects-heavy movie is set to be Bollywood's biggest-ever release, opening in approximately 5,000 screens worldwide. Khan, however, says it's not been made to try to compete with Hollywood blockbusters.

"I think one of the few things we need to go ahead in is the technology and the way we make our films and tell our stories," he said. "So yeah, it's a step towards that, but it would be too big to say that it would compete with an international film."

"Ra.One" opens in the UK, India and worldwide on Wednesday.

According to IBN Live reports, 'Ra.One' will be released across 400 screens overseas and 3,000 in India of which about 500 cinemas will be screening its 3D version. (https://bit.ly/sGK5EJ)

"I think one of the few things we need to go ahead in is the technology and the way we make our films and tell our stories," said Shah Rukh. "So yeah, it's a step towards that, but it would be too big to say that it would compete with an international film."

Apparently a lot is at stake for Bollywood's number one. He has worked hard to promote his magnum opus. But will the pre-release buzz pull in the crowd to cinemas from today? Let's wait and watch.

Arjun Rampal and Shah Rukh Khan poses for a portrait before the premiere of the Bollywood film 'RA One' at the Montcalm Hotel on October 25, 2011 in London, England. (GETTY/GALLO)

Indian Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor arrive  for the RA ONE film premiere at a London Cinema. RA ONE is the first Bollywood blockbuster to be released in the UK in 3D. (AP)

Indian actor Arjun Rampal arrives for the RA ONE film premiere at a London Cinema. RA ONE is the first Bollywood blockbuster to be released in the UK in 3D. (AP)

Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan arrives for the RA ONE film premiere at a London Cinema. RA ONE is the first Bollywood blockbuster to be released in the UK in 3D. (AP)

Indian Director Anubhav Sinha arrives for the RA ONE film premiere at a London Cinema. RA ONE is the first Bollywood blockbuster to be released in the UK in 3D. (AP)

Indian child actor Armaan Varma arrives for the  RA ONE film premiere at a London Cinema. RA ONE is the first Bollywood blockbuster to be released in the UK in 3D. (AP)

Indian actors from left: Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal arrive for the  RA ONE film premiere at a London Cinema. RA ONE is the first Bollywood blockbuster to be released in the UK in 3D. (AP)

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan photographs himself with fans as he arrives for the premiere of RA.One at the O2 Arena in London October 25, 2011. (REUTERS)

Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor (R) pose for photographers as they arrive for the premiere of RA.One at the O2 Arena in London October 25, 2011. (REUTERS)

Bollywood fans await for Actor Shah Rukh Khan to attend the UK premiere of Ra One at the O2 Arena on October 25, 2011. (AFP)

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor poses for photographers as she arrives for the premiere of RA.One at the O2 Arena in London October 25, 2011. (REUTERS)

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