Rajamouli Reviews 'Avatar: Fire and Ash': Calls it a Visual Wonder, Praises Complex Villain

• SS Rajamouli watched James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' pre-release, possibly the first Indian to do so, and shared his review after a virtual meeting with Cameron.
• He was mesmerized by the film's visuals, action sequences, and new characters like 'Ash People', 'Wind Traders', and 'Varang', feeling like a child in the theater.
• Rajamouli noted Jake Sully's deeper and stronger internal conflict in this installment, calling it the "main asset" for audience immersion.
• He found the villain Colonel Miles Quaritch surprisingly complex, stating he couldn't hate him and sometimes felt like siding with him, praising the character's design and dialogues.
• 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is set for a worldwide theatrical release on December 19.

Why It Matters: Rajamouli hails 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' as a visual spectacle with deep emotional conflict and complex characters.