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James Cameron makes surprising request to SS Rajamouli

'I am going to come to your set': James Cameron makes surprising request to SS Rajamouli; 'Varanasi' director praises 'Avatar' franchise ahead of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' release

Hollywood maestro James Cameron expressed his admiration for Indian director S.S. Rajamouli, even requesting to visit his film sets. Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ franchise, lauded by Rajamouli as a benchmark for big-screen experiences, is set for a massive multi-language release in India. This exchange highlights a significant creative connection between Indian and Hollywood cinema.

The ‘Avatar’ film series is a giant symbol of Hollywood cinema and has captivated fans around the world. Directed by James Cameron, the two films, ‘Avatar’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ set new standards in technology, visuals, and storytelling. In this situation, the third installment of this popular series, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ is gearing up for release. Considering the huge fan base of the ‘Avatar’ films in India, James Cameron’s team is planning to release the film on a massive scale.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ set for multi-language release

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is set to hit theaters worldwide on December 19. The film is being released in five languages for Indian audiences: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. As part of this, promotional activities for the film are also underway in India. In that vein, world-renowned director James Cameron held a special video conversation with S.S. Rajamouli, known as India’s greatest director. This meeting simultaneously attracted the attention of the Indian and Hollywood cinema worlds.

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SS Rajamouli calls ‘Avatar’ a benchmark

In this conversation, Rajamouli opened up about the impact of the ‘Avatar’ films. “When I watched Avatar, I was completely immersed in the theater like a child,” he said, leaving everyone moved. He also shared with James Cameron how the film ‘Avatar’ ran continuously for over a year in the Hyderabad IMAX theatre. SS Rajamouli praised the ‘Avatar’ franchise as a permanent benchmark for the big screen experience and a work that took world cinema to the next level. James Cameron praises SS Rajamouli visionResponding to this, James Cameron wholeheartedly praises Rajamouli’s cinematic vision and storytelling skills. He also expressed his desire to visit the filming locations of SS Rajamouli’s films and Indian cinema in person. The respectful conversation between these two great directors is currently going viral on social media. This meeting, which has further increased expectations for ‘Avatar 3’, is seen by fans as a creative bridge between Indian cinema and Hollywood. Go to Source

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