Neytiri and Jake in a scene from Avatar. Pics Courtesy/Avatar.com

A new moral dilemma
Pavan Gangawane, Assistant engineer

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Pavan Gangawane

Gangawane believes that Cameron’s new film will pre-empt a catastrophe on Pandora. “I have a lingering suspicion that the mining in the first film will prove destructive beyond repair to the planet — Pandora. This will force the Na’avi to go in search of new ways of living, perhaps underwater.” He adds that this could be the metaphor for the growing global-warming on our own planet. A fan of the villain, Colonel Quaritch played by Stephen Lang, Gangawane is excited by his return. “There is a possibility that Jake will have to rediscover the balance. The films are all about nature’s balance when a civilisation is uprooted, and seeks new land. The Na’avi may have to encroach upon an already existing civilisation — underwater.” Like the earlier film, he adds, the conflict will force us to look at the world in a 
new light.

The second war for Pandora
Sunny Patade, business solutions manager

Sunny Patade

The water theme is something Sunny Patade is also looking forward to. “One thing for certain is a whole new life that Cameron will show us. There will be new animals, lifestyles, and even plant forms that will come out in this story.” An excited fan of the first film, Patade remembers watching a houseful show on his birthday. Thirteen years later, he looks forward to the new version. “There are also several new additions to the cast, from Vin Diesel to Nicole Kidman, who will represent  new members of the world.” The return of Stephen Lang, Patade says, means that the conflict will go on. The story will be about how Jake manages it. Then again, he adds, “It is no longer about the war for me, rather what new visuals and imaginations the makers come up with.”

A species awakening
Prajwal Mankame, Light artist, MPC

Prajwal Mankame

As someone who works with visual effects, Avatar remains a benchmark for Prajwal Mankame. “In 2009-10, technology had limited capabilities. To witness such visuals at that time was a privilege,” he reminds us. “The new stills are far more refined,” he continues, “The title, Way Of Water, suggests that there will be a focus on a water civilisation.” Mankame is excited by the idea of witnessing a water-creature which will mirror the flying beast, Toruk Makto, from the first film. He says, “It could be that Jake, Neytiri and their clan face another threat of extinction, and this time rely on marine life to wage their war. In a way, it will bring the story to a complete circle with the sky, land and water teaming up.” With the possibility of extinction looming, there is a chance that this new species will bring together the three elements that make up Pandora’s environment.