Indian actor and director Dhanush has expressed immense admiration for the latest Hollywood release Predator: Badlands, describing the film as an outstanding tribute to the original fans of the iconic Predator franchise.
Dhanush's Social Media Praise
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the National Award-winning actor shared his enthusiastic reaction to the ninth installment in the long-running series. Dhanush wrote, "PREDATOR - badlands. WOW .. JUST WOW. A MARVEL .. A great tribute to OG predator fans." His post quickly gained traction among both his fans and the broader movie enthusiast community in India.
About Predator: Badlands
Predator: Badlands officially hit Indian theaters on November 7, marking the latest addition to the science fiction action franchise that began with the 1987 classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and features a screenplay by Patrick Aison.
The movie stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi in lead roles, presenting a fresh narrative within the established Predator universe. According to the plot details, the story follows a young Predator from an exiled clan who crash-lands on the hostile planet Genna.
Struggling to survive in this dangerous environment, the young Predator must prove his worthiness for the hunt. He forms an unexpected alliance with Thia, a damaged Weyland-Yutani synthetic, as they confront a terrifying apex creature that challenges both human and Predator survival instincts.
Predator Franchise Legacy
The Predator franchise has seen numerous iterations since its inception in 1987. The series includes several sequels, reboots, and crossover films such as 1990's 'Predator 2,' 2004's 'Alien vs. Predator,' 2007's 'Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem,' 2010's 'Predator' featuring Adrian Brody, and 2018's 'The Predator' led by Boyd Holbrook.
Recent installments have taken different distribution approaches. Both 2022's "Prey" and this June's animated "Predator: Killer of Killers" bypassed traditional theatrical releases, instead premiering on Hulu in the United States and Disney platforms internationally.
Predator: Badlands represents a return to theatrical exhibition for the franchise and is currently running in cinemas across India, offering audiences the chance to experience the latest chapter on the big screen.
