Vidyut Jammwal Joins Hollywood Street Fighter Live Action Film as Dhalsim
Vidyut Jammwal Joins Hollywood Street Fighter Live Action Film as Dhalsim
Action star and martial-arts expert Vidyut Jammwal is gearing up for a major international leap. According to fresh reports, the Bollywood actor has officially been cast in the upcoming Hollywood live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise Street Fighter.
Vidyut Jammwal Steps In as Dhalsim
As per Deadline, the 44-year-old actor will portray the legendary character Dhalsim, one of the most recognisable fighters from Capcom’s globally loved game series. The film is being helmed by filmmaker Kitao Sakurai, known for Bad Trip and Aardvark, marking a promising team-up for the anticipated reboot. – Vidyut Jammwal Joins Hollywood Street Fighter Live Action Film as Dhalsim
Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
The new Street Fighter adaptation boasts an impressive international cast, packed with fan-favourite characters:
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Andrew Koji as Ryu
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Noah Centineo as Ken
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Callina Liang as Chun-Li
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David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
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Jason Momoa as Blanka
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Orville Peck as Vega
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Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
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Roman Reigns as Akuma
Rumours are also swirling that WWE superstar Cody Rhodes may join the film as Guile, though this remains unconfirmed. – Vidyut Jammwal Joins Hollywood Street Fighter Live Action Film as Dhalsim
Street Fighter: A Legacy Reborn
Launched in 1987, Street Fighter became a global gaming phenomenon, built around high-octane one-on-one martial arts battles orchestrated by the villainous M. Bison. Over the years, the franchise has sold more than 55 million units worldwide.
The series’ first major cinematic outing came in 1994, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile and Raúl Juliá as M. Bison in what became Juliá’s final performance. Despite negative reviews, the film managed a respectable global revenue of around $99 million.
Vidyut Jammwal’s Action-Packed Career
Vidyut first made a mark in Bollywood as the antagonist in John Abraham’s Force (2011), before leading the successful Commando franchise. Known for his exceptional stunts and real-life martial arts expertise, Jammwal has long been celebrated as one of India’s top action stars.
He was last seen in Crack: Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa, the sports-action film featuring Amy Jackson, Arjun Rampal, and Nora Fatehi. Despite its star-studded cast, the movie failed to make an impact at the box office.
Now, with Street Fighter, Vidyut is set to introduce his electrifying screen presence to a global audience — and fans are already buzzing with anticipation to see him transform into Dhalsim on the international stage.
Vidyut Jammwal Joins Hollywood Street Fighter Live Action Film as Dhalsim
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