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Dhalsim is a character from the Street Fighter video game series, portrayed by Vidyut Jammwal in the Hollywood reboot. CutMirchi covers his debut role, the film's release, and his experiences on set and during promotional events in India.
Vidyut Jammwal makes a standout Hollywood debut in Street Fighter X, with netizens hailing his performance as Dhalsim as the film's best element. The Free Press Journal gives it 4 stars, calling it a fun, action-packed arcade adaptation that works even without prior game knowledge.
Director Kitao Sakurai says Vidyut Jammwal's Dhalsim in the new Street Fighter film is more faithful than the game character itself, as the actor's Hollywood debut nears its October 16 India release.
Vidyut Jammwal opens up about his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in Street Fighter, describing a casting search that stretched across continents and a set packed with wrestlers and athletes.
Street Fighter, with Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo and Callina Liang, releases in theatres on 16 October 2026, with Vidyut Jammwal making his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim.
Vidyut Jammwal’s Hollywood debut lands with a thud—on screen, at least. The Indian action star, known for Force, Commando, and Khuda Hafiz, steps into the global arena not as a stuntman in a cameo, but as Dhalsim, the fire-breathing yogi from Street Fighter.
Vidyut Jammwal reveals the stark contrast in work culture between Bollywood and Hollywood while promoting his role as Dhalsim in Street Fighter. He highlights punctuality, legal pay structures, and the precision on set.
Vidyut Jammwal told a reporter to 'shut up' during a media interaction at the Street Fighter event in Mumbai, jokingly dismissing a question about Bollywood comparisons.
Vidyut Jammwal held his breath for 16 minutes at the Street Fighter teaser launch, then told reporters how strict Hollywood's on-set discipline and overtime rules really are.
Vidyut Jammwal makes his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in the new Street Fighter film, out October 16, alongside Jason Momoa, Callina Liang, 50 Cent and WWE stars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.