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The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘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.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vidyut Jammwal set for his Hollywood debut; Lands role as Dhalsim in 'Street Fighter' live-action film
Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal is officially heading to Hollywood. The Commando actor has reportedly landed a role as Dhalsim in Legendary Entertainment's upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the iconic video game franchise. Deadline reports that this casting marks Jammwal's Hollywood debut, a move the actor has reportedly been carefully planning. Known as a real-life martial arts enthusiast, with some high-octane action performances in Indian films, Jammwal is set to put his skill to the test. His character of Dhalsim is said to be a mystical, fire-breathing yogi, first introduced in Street Fighter II in 1991. Dhalsim fights only to protect and support his family, making him one of the franchise's most complex and beloved characters. With this, Jammwal joins a star-studded ensemble that includes 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, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Roman Reigns as Akuma and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda. While the plot of the movie has not yet been confirmed, Street Fighter revolves around a global martial arts tournament orchestrated by the villainous M. Bison, pitting fighters from around the world against one another. The new film is set to reintroduce the cult franchise to a new generation of fans. Vidyut now joins the ranks of Ishaan Khatter, Alia Bhatt , and many other Indian stars who have ventured West and starred in various Hollywood productions that span film and television.
The Mainichi
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
'Street Fighter' characters promote Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites for World Heritage status
KASHIHARA, Nara -- "Street Fighter" game characters are promoting the Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites in west Japan's Nara Prefecture to gain World Heritage status. In an effort to boost momentum for the registration of the Japanese ancient capital sites as cultural World Heritage in summer 2026, the Kashihara Municipal Government has installed 10 promotional flags featuring illustrations of characters from the popular video game "Street Fighter" on street lights along the sidewalk of National Route 165 in the city. The flags measure 110 centimeters in height and 50 centimeters in width. They feature characters striking poses against a backdrop of photos from the Fujiwara Palace ruins, one of the component assets, along with the phrase "Asuka-Fujiwara to World Heritage." Each flag has different designs on both sides, showcasing a total of 20 characters. The Asuka-Fujiwara promotion initiative, undertaken jointly with the village of Asuka, the city of Sakurai and Nara Prefecture, is reaching a critical stage with on-site inspections expected this summer or fall. In 2022, the city of Kashihara signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Capcom Co., a major video game company based in Osaka, and has since incorporated Street Fighter into local development efforts. The characters featured on the flags are: Dhalsim, Zangief, Akuma, M. Bison, Chun-Li, E. Honda, Guile, Dee Jay, Ryu, Ken Masters, Juri, Cammy, Lily, Kimberly, Manon, Marisa, Jamie, Luke, Rashid and Ed.
