Varan is the main antagonist of the 1958 Japanese kaiju film Varan.
Living beneath a lake near a small village and feared by its inhabitants as the angry god "Baradagi", Varan emerged from its hiding place and went on a rampage.
Appearance
Varan is a large tan-colored lizard or Varanpode, with a theropod posture, long spines running down its back, and gliding membranes between its legs.
Powers and Abilities
Varan possesses the following powers and abilities:
- Enormous size
- Near invulnerability
- Flight
- Powerful tail
- Amphibious locomotion
Fate
Varan was killed after it was tricked into swallowing several explosives.
Trivia
- Varan is described as a "tri-phibian" because he can move on land, in water, and in the air.