Indian Action Star Vidyut Jamwal Lands Pivotal Hollywood Role
Mumbai – In a bold crossover move, Bollywood’s renowned martial artist and "Commando" hero, Vidyut Jamwal, has officially been cast as Dhalsim in the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of the legendary video game franchise Street Fighter. The film is being produced by Legendary Entertainment in collaboration with Capcom, and promises to be a major international production ScreenAnarchy+6ResetEra+6Dainik Jagran MP CG+6Facebook+7The Week+7Dainik Jagran MP CG+7.
🧘♂️ About Dhalsim:
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A mystical, yoga-practicing fighter with flaming breath and stretchy limbs.
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Known for his serene wisdom, spiritual depth, and fierce defensive skills – a key supporting hero in the Street Fighter universe Moneycontrol+2ResetEra+2The Times of India+2.
✨ Why Vidyut?
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Vidyut’s high-level martial arts background and signature stunts, honed across the Commando series, make him an ideal fit for this physically demanding role.
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Industry watchers highlight this casting as “a major milestone” in his shift from Indian cinema to global blockbusters The Times of India.
🧪 The Blockbuster Cast:
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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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Jason Momoa as Blanka
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
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David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
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Cody Rhodes as Guile
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Roman Reigns as Akuma
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…and more, making it one of the most star-studded ensemble casts in recent genre cinema imdb.com+14Moneycontrol+14ResetEra+14.
📽️ Production Details:
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Directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for Bad Trip and Aardvark.
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Principal photography is set to begin in August in Australia Λciteturn0search0turn0search2.
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Legendary and Capcom aim to rejuvenate the franchise with top-tier VFX and action choreography.
✍️ What This Means:
Vidyut's casting signals a new wave of South Asian talent breaking into mainstream global cinema. This move also underscores Hollywood’s growing interest in authenticity and martial arts prowess in genre storytelling. Fans can expect Vidyut to bring a potent mix of explosive action, calm intensity, and emotional depth to the beloved character of Dhalsim.
Stay tuned as more exclusive casting announcements and footage from the film roll out in the coming months!