"I Loved Hindu Mythology, The Pantheon; It's Rich & Vivid," Says James Cameron On Taking Inspiration For 'Avatar' Title

James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water is easily the most anticipated Hollywood film of the year. In India also, the film is eagerly awaited since Avatar (2009) became a hit and gained a loyal fan base. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel, which will hit screens on December 16, 2022.While James Cameron has always been vocal about his inspiration for the story and the world of Pandora that he has created, he credits India for subconsciously being an inspiration for Avatar.In his previous interviews, James mentioned that the title was a subconscious reference to India. Avatar in Sanskrit means reincarnation. Avatar and the magical land of Pandora in James Cameron’s sci-fi blockbuster may have had a subconscious reference to Hindu mythology. He says, "I just loved everything, the mythology, the entire Hindu pantheon, seems so rich and vivid."