The global popularity of RRR needs no special introduction. The film created history worldwide, especially with its chart-topping song “Naatu Naatu”, which went on to win an Academy Award. During that phase, celebrated Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron and ace Indian director SS Rajamouli shared a memorable interaction that delighted cinema lovers across the globe.
Varanasi Goes Global: James Cameron Wants to Visit the Film’s Set
Now, as Avatar 3 gears up for its release in the coming days, Rajamouli once again connected with James Cameron through a special video interview as part of the film’s promotions. The highlight of this interaction was Cameron’s keen interest in Rajamouli’s upcoming film with Mahesh Babu, Varanasi. Cameron even expressed his wish to visit the film’s shooting set if possible. Responding warmly, Rajamouli said that Cameron’s visit would be a matter of great pride not just for him, but for the entire Telugu film industry.
Rajamouli also thanked James Cameron for giving him the rare opportunity to watch Avatar 3 ahead of its official release, expressing his gratitude for the filmmaker’s gesture.
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash to include teasers for several other films
Directed by James Cameron, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (Avatar 3) is scheduled for a grand worldwide theatrical release on December 19. Recently, Cameron reportedly advised theatre owners to screen the film in its full three hours and seventeen minutes runtime without any cuts. Adding to the excitement for Indian audiences, buzz suggests that the new trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s epic ‘Ramayana’ will be screened in theatres along with Avatar 3. Reports also indicate that trailers of Rajamouli’s Varanasi, Hollywood biggies like ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ may be attached to the screenings.
During the interaction, James Cameron also shared his views on the use of Generative AI in cinema, calling it “dangerous” if it leads to creative mediocrity. He remarked that while AI today can replicate visuals similar to Avatar, true cinematic innovation cannot be replaced by technology. Cameron praised SS Rajamouli’s unique cinematic vision and once again expressed his admiration for the Indian filmmaker, reiterating his desire to visit the Varanasi film set in the future.
