‘Commando’ star Vidyut Jammwal cast as Dhalsim in live-action ‘Street Fighter’ film

Indian actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal has been cast as Dhalsim in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Street Fighter, produced by Legendary Entertainment. The project marks Jammwal’s Hollywood debut and will introduce the Commando star to U.S. audiences in one of gaming’s most iconic roles.

Dhalsim, first seen in Street Fighter II in 1991, is a peaceful yogi known for his elastic limbs and ability to breathe fire, that are drawn from mystic yoga traditions. While fundamentally non-violent, the character fights in the tournament to support his family, often standing out as one of the more spiritual figures in the franchise.

Jammwal, known for his physically demanding action roles in the Commando and Khuda Haafiz series, is recognised for his real-life martial arts expertise. According to sources, Jammwal was intentional in selecting Street Fighter as his Hollywood launchpad.

Directed by Bad Trip filmmaker Kitao Sakurai, the project also stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, among others.

Originally launched in 1987, Capcom’s Street Fighter is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, with over 55 million units sold worldwide. The games revolve around a global martial arts tournament orchestrated by the villainous M. Bison and feature a diverse roster of fighters from around the world.