Vidyut Jammwal, 50 Cent and Jason Mamoa In A Hollywood Film Together?

Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal is officially making his Hollywood debut in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming live-action adaptation of Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise. Jammwal will take on the role of Dhalsim, the fire-wielding, limb-extending Indian yogi and a fan-favorite character in the iconic video game series.

The film, currently in production and slated for an October 16, 2026 release, is being produced in collaboration with Legendary Entertainment and Capcom, and directed by Kitao Sakurai, best known for his work on Bad Trip.

Jammwal, widely recognised for his roles in Indian action films such as Commando, Junglee, and Khuda Haafiz, is one of India’s few bona fide martial arts-trained stars, with a background in Kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian combat art. His casting as Dhalsim, a character often portrayed with a spiritual and stoic sensibility and marks a rare alignment between character mythology and real-world physicality.

Jammwal joins an ensemble cast that includes Andrew Koji (Warrior, Bullet Train) as Ryu, Noah Centineo (Black Adam) as Ken, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li. Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian, Roman Reigns, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, and Orville Peck round out the high-profile international cast.

Dastmalchian will portray the film’s central antagonist, M. Bison, a role made memorable by the late Raul Julia in the 1994 adaptation. That film, directed by Steven E. de Souza and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, received mixed reviews but has since developed a cult following. The upcoming reboot seeks to ground the franchise in a modern cinematic universe while staying true to the game’s stylised martial arts roots.

This iteration of Street Fighter marks a strategic collaboration between Paramount, Legendary, and Capcom to revitalise the IP for a global audience, with a tone described as action-forward but character-driven. According to sources close to the project, Sakurai’s version is expected to balance visual spectacle with narrative depth, something that aligns with Jammwal’s brand of athletic, emotive screen presence.

Jammwal’s casting also underscores a broader shift toward more authentic representation of global characters in genre cinema. Dhalsim, the only Indian fighter in the original Street Fighter II roster, has long been a subject of debate due to exaggerated cultural depictions in past adaptations. With Jammwal, the reboot introduces a performer who brings not only physical credibility but cultural nuance to the role.

The Street Fighter video game franchise debuted in 1987 and exploded into mainstream popularity with Street Fighter II in 1991, widely regarded as one of the most influential fighting games in history. The property has since seen multiple spinoffs, animated series, and prior film adaptations, but this is the first major reboot since Legendary and Capcom jointly acquired the rights.

As Jammwal steps onto the global stage, Street Fighter signals a broader convergence of East and West in contemporary action cinema and a potentially breakout moment for one of India’s most distinctive on-screen talents.