Here’s the big question: Will AI ever fully match a filmmaker’s vision?
SS Rajamouli raised a crucial question during the interaction, asking whether AI could soon create visuals exactly as imagined on paper and what that would mean for creators. Cameron responded firmly that while AI tools may evolve, they should never replace collaboration with actors. He called the actor-director relationship a “very positive feedback process” that strengthens both the filmmaker and the final film.
Beyond AI, the interaction also touched on Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi starring Mahesh Babu. Cameron expressed keen interest in the project and even said he would like to visit the shooting set if possible. Rajamouli replied that such a visit would be a matter of pride for the entire Telugu film industry.
The RRR director also thanked Cameron for giving him an early opportunity to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash. Cameron, in turn, praised Rajamouli’s cinematic vision once again, reinforcing his admiration for Indian cinema. With buzz around trailers for Ramayana, Varanasi, and other big films playing alongside Avatar 3, the conversation highlighted how global cinema is evolving, while reminding filmmakers that creativity must always come first.