Vidyut Jammwal Joins Hollywood’s Street Fighter Reboot as Dhalsim, Marks Global Leap for Indian Action Star

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Bollywood’s Martial Arts Icon Goes Global

Vidyut Jammwal, known for his highoctane roles in Commando and Khuda Haafiz, is set to make his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in Legendary Entertainment’s liveaction adaptation of Street Fighter. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film reimagines the iconic Capcom video game franchise with a starstudded ensemble.

Key highlights:

Jammwal will portray Dhalsim, a firebreathing yogi and pacifist fighter, first introduced in Street Fighter II
The cast includes Andrew Koji (Ryu), Noah Centineo (Ken), Jason Momoa (Blanka), Callina Liang (ChunLi), and David Dastmalchian (M. Bison)
Production begins in August 2025 in Australia, with Legendary coproducing alongside Capcom
The film centers around a global martial arts tournament orchestrated by the villainous M. Bison
Jammwal’s casting brings authentic martial arts prowess to the role—he’s trained in Kalaripayattu, Kung Fu, and MMA
The reboot aims to offer a more grounded portrayal of Dhalsim, moving beyond past caricatures

Cultural Impact and Career Milestone

This marks a significant moment for Indian representation in global cinema. Jammwal’s transition to Hollywood reflects the growing demand for diverse talent and authentic action performers. His role as Dhalsim could redefine how Indian characters are portrayed in mainstream Western media.

Sources: Bollywood Hungama, Firstpost, India TV News, The Week, Times of India.