Did you know ‘Avatar’ director James Cameron is a fan of SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’? He watched the film twice! | English Movie News
SS Rajamouli’s epic film, ‘RRR’, made waves across the globe, winning prestigious awards at various international platforms. The film’s success was highlighted when it bagged the Golden Globe award for Best Song. But beyond all the shiny awards, compliments, and appreciation from the one of the legends of cinema was the most notable one. It came from none other than James Cameron, the renowned director of ‘Avatar‘, ‘Titanic’, and ‘The Terminator’.
Back in January 2023, American journalist Anne Thompson revealed that James Cameron admired ‘RRR’, tweeting about the film’s win at the Critics Choice Awards and mentioning Cameron’s admiration for the movie. The official Twitter handle of ‘RRR’ shared this news, expressing gratitude towards Cameron with a heartfelt message: “James Cameron admires RRR… LOVE YOUU SIRRR @JimCameron #RRRMovie”.
SS Rajamouli himself had also shared his excitement about meeting James Cameron. In an X post, he mentioned that Cameron watched ‘RRR’ twice, once alone and again with his wife Suzy, after recommending it to her. Rajamouli expressed his disbelief and gratitude, stating, “The great James Cameron watched RRR… He liked it so much that he recommended it to his wife Suzy and watched it again with her. Sir, I still cannot believe you spent a whole 10 minutes with us analyzing our movie. As you said I AM ON TOP OF THE WORLD… Thank you both”.
Cameron’s admiration for ‘RRR’ is particularly significant given his stature in Hollywood. His films, such as ‘Avatar’, ‘Titanic’, and ‘The Terminator’, are cinematic marvels that are loved by audiences worldwide. Coming from such a legendary filmmaker, his praise for ‘RRR’ and SS Rajamouli shows the film’s impact and quality.
‘RRR’ is a fictional story based on the lives of two Indian freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem, played by Ram Charan and Jr NTR respectively. The film also features Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Shriya Saran in pivotal roles. The movie’s success not only reflects its cinematic appeal but also highlights the growing recognition of Indian cinema on the global stage.
