SS Rajamouli on watching Avatar: Fire and Ash, “I was like a child in the theatre” as James Cameron expresses his desire to visit Rajamouli’s film set!

A deep dive into Avatar: Fire and Ash and the art of filmmaking through the eyes of two cinematic ICONS -  James Cameron and SS Rajamouli

A global cinematic moment was created when filmmaking titans James Cameron and SS Rajamouli came together to discuss the world’s biggest franchise, Avatar and its upcoming instalment, Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Also read:The Girlfriend Trailer: Rashmika Mandanna, Dikshit Shetty Film Promo Released

The two visionary directors spoke candidly about the nuances of large scale storytelling, their individual creative processes and the shared nervousness that accompanies the release of a film of such magnitude. Their conversation offered a rare insight into the mindset of filmmakers who continue to redefine the boundaries of cinema on a global stage.

Also read:Rashmika Mandanna Wedding Rumors: Vijay Deverakonda Flaunts Engagement Ring

Reflecting on his experience of watching Avatar: Fire and Ash, SS Rajamouli described feeling “like a child in the theatre”, praising James Cameron’s ability to continuously evolve cinematic spectacle while keeping emotion at the heart of storytelling. SS Rajamouli even shared that Avatar ran for a year in IMAX in Hyderabad. The filmmaker highlighted how the Avatar franchise remains a benchmark for immersive, big screen experiences. 

Also read: Krithi Shetty Rises as a Pan-India Star in the Making Following Closely on Rashmika Mandanna’s Path

James Cameron too expressed his admiration for SS Rajamouli’s cinematic vision and shared his desire to visit the Indian auteur’s film set. 

Also read:Actor Vijay Deverakonda Gets Engaged to Rashmika Mandanna, Wedding in 2026

Avatar: Fire and Ash from 20th Century Studios releases in India on 19 December in 6 languages English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

FAQs