In a moment that has excited cinema lovers across the globe, legendary filmmaker James Cameron surprised fans by expressing his interest in working on SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film, tentatively titled Varanasi.
The unexpected offer came during a recent virtual interaction between the two celebrated directors, instantly sparking buzz across film circles.
Known for redefining scale and spectacle in cinema, Cameron openly shared his admiration for Rajamouli’s filmmaking style.
During the conversation, the Avatar director revealed that he would love to visit the sets of Varanasi and even offered to contribute as a second unit director if the opportunity ever arose.
He casually mentioned that he would be happy to pick up a camera and shoot a few sequences if Rajamouli allowed him to.
James Cameron Offers To Work On SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi Set:
A Conversation That Caught Everyone’s Attention
The exchange took place while Cameron was promoting his upcoming film Avatar Fire and Ash, which is scheduled for release later this year.
Dear @JimCameron, we’d be honoured to host you on the #VARANASI sets sir. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/seIp1yXzYX
— Varanasi (@VaranasiMovie) December 17, 2025
As the two directors discussed their work, Rajamouli spoke about his ambitious Indian project, which stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles.
Cameron appeared genuinely curious about the scale and vision of the film.
He expressed excitement about witnessing Rajamouli in action, especially during large set pieces and intense sequences.
James Cameron to Shoot a Few Scenes in #Varanasi. This Is Crazy 🤯💥🔥pic.twitter.com/Yn3rM5NbvM
— Movies4u Official (@Movies4u_Officl) December 17, 2025
Rajamouli responded warmly, calling the offer exciting and suggesting that such an experience would be inspiring not just for him, but for the entire team.
Fans React to the Possibility of a Global Collaboration
Although there is no official confirmation of a collaboration, Cameron’s willingness alone has created massive excitement online.
Fans from both Hollywood and Indian cinema quickly took to social media, celebrating the possibility of two global filmmaking giants coming together behind the camera.
For now, both directors remain focused on their respective projects. Avatar Fire and Ash is gearing up for its global release, while Varanasi continues production with a planned release in the coming years.
Whether or not Cameron eventually steps onto Rajamouli’s set, his gesture has already become one of the most talked about moments in recent cinema news.
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