Govinda claimed that Cameron had approached him with an offer to play the lead role in Avatar, with a huge remuneration of Rs 18 crore. He mentioned that he had even suggested the title of the film to Cameron. Avatar, the groundbreaking sci-fi epic, debuted in 2009 with Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana in lead roles. Its long-awaited sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, premiered on December 16, 2022, continuing the visually stunning saga of Pandora. The much-anticipated Avatar 3 is set for release in 2025, followed by Avatar 4 in 2029 and Avatar 5 in 2031, promising to expand the breathtaking universe even further. The Hero No. 1 star shared an interesting anecdote about Hollywood director James Cameron’s blockbuster film, Avatar. He shared that he was offered Rs18 crore for the project, which required a commitment of 410 shooting days. While he was willing to take on the challenge, he expressed concerns about the physical toll, saying that painting his body for the role could land him in the hospital.