Vidyut Jammwal has unveiled his initial appearance from Hollywood’s live-action version of the legendary Capcom video game series Street Fighter. Directed by Bad Trip and Aardvark director Kitao Sakurai, this film signifies a fresh chapter in the cherished gaming realm.
Vidyut Jammwal’s Initial Appearance as Dhalsim
Posting his poster on Instagram, Vidyut stated, “Push your boundaries. VIDYUT JAMMWAL as DHALSIM. #StreetFighterMovie arrives in theaters on October 16, 2026.“
His transformation into the legendary character has already generated buzz among enthusiasts.
Tiger Shroff Commends Vidyut
Tiger Shroff responded to Vidyut’s look with a sincere message on his Instagram story, saying, “no one better suited for this role..elevating your talents to new heights. Eagerly anticipating this one. Everyone, stay tuned.”
Star-Studded Cast of Street Fighter
The movie features Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, and Roman Reigns as Akuma.
Overview of the Street Fighter Franchise
First introduced in 1987, Street Fighter became a worldwide phenomenon with its thrilling one-on-one martial arts confrontations led by the nefarious M. Bison under the pretense of a global fighting competition. Since its launch, the franchise has sold over 55 million copies globally.
The initial film adaptation debuted in 1994, featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile and Raúl Juliá—his last film role—as M. Bison. Although critics were harsh on the film, it managed to achieve moderate box office success, grossing $99 million.
Vidyut Jammwal’s Recent Projects
Vidyut made his mark in Hindi cinema with a memorable antagonist role in John Abraham’s Force (2011), later leading the successful Commando series. His most recent film, Crakk: Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa, featuring Amy Jackson, Arjun Rampal, and Nora Fatehi, premiered in theaters on February 23, 2024. Despite its impressive cast and thrilling action, the film did not perform well at the box office.