Rajamouli Shares Memorable James Cameron Meeting During Paris Visit

Filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli received a grand welcome from movie lovers during a special screening of RRR in Paris. The event took place at the famous Le Grand Rex, where fans gathered in large numbers to celebrate the blockbuster film and interact with the director.

Rajamouli also conducted a masterclass, where he spoke about filmmaking, storytelling, and his journey in cinema. He thanked the audience for their love and said it was amazing to see people from different countries enjoying his Telugu films. According to him, cinema has the power to connect people even if they do not share the same language or culture.

One of the biggest highlights of the event was Rajamouli talking about his meeting with legendary filmmaker James Cameron. He admitted that he was excited and nervous while meeting the Oscar-winning director. Rajamouli said he could not stop admiring Cameron and described himself as being "starry-eyed" during the conversation.

The director also revealed that James Cameron had watched RRR twice and appreciated the film. Rajamouli said they even discussed the growing use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking. He admitted that AI is something that worries him. However, Cameron told him that AI would never replace the creativity and emotions that filmmakers bring to cinema. Rajamouli said those words gave him confidence and made him feel relieved.

During the interaction, Rajamouli also answered questions from fans. He denied that his popular film Eega was inspired by Toy Story. He made it clear that the idea behind Eega was completely original.

Rajamouli also gave an update on his upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. He said most of the shooting has already been completed, and only a few smaller scenes remain. Around 80 more days of filming are left before the movie is finished.

Before leaving the stage, Rajamouli thanked the Paris audience for their incredible support. He promised to return with Varanasi and said their love motivates him to work even harder and deliver another unforgettable cinematic experience.