Director Sukumar Praises James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, Calls It ‘An Absolute Blockbuster’!

Renowned filmmaker Sukumar has joined the growing list of celebrated Indian directors praising James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, describing it as “an absolute blockbuster.” As anticipation for the film continues to surge worldwide, the third chapter of the iconic Avatar franchise is increasingly being viewed as one of the most significant cinematic releases of the year.

In India, the excitement surrounding the film is clearly visible through strong advance bookings, impressive BookMyShow ratings, and sustained audience interest across regions. Following SS Rajamouli’s appreciation of the film and his much-discussed interaction with James Cameron, Sukumar has now shared his own glowing response after watching Avatar: Fire and Ash.

The Pushpa director applauded Cameron for delivering cinema on a truly epic scale while keeping emotional depth at the core of the storytelling. Sukumar, known for crafting record-breaking mass entertainers, was particularly struck by how the film seamlessly combines spectacular visuals, intense drama, and universal human emotions to create a powerful theatrical experience.

According to Sukumar, Avatar: Fire and Ash stands out as a genuine event film—one that is best enjoyed with family and exclusively on the big screen. He emphasized that the film exemplifies why large-scale cinema continues to draw audiences into theatres.

As India prepares for the film’s release, enthusiasm for the Avatar universe remains unmatched, reinforcing its status as one of the most influential franchises in the history of cinema. The growing acclaim from leading filmmakers only strengthens the belief that Avatar: Fire and Ash is more than just another release—it is a once-in-a-generation cinematic spectacle.

Avatar: Fire and Ash, produced by 20th Century Studios, is set for an India-wide release on December 19 in six languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.