Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Vidyut Jammwal showcases Kalaripayattu mastery as Dhalsim in Street Fighter
Vidyut Jammwal will play Dhalsim in a new live-action Street Fighter movie.
A trailer shows some of his fighting as the character.
Dhalsim is known for stretching, yoga-inspired movements and fire powers.
These moves are difficult to show with real actors.
Jammwal has trained in Kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian martial art.
Kalaripayattu requires flexibility, balance and discipline.
The movie is based on the Street Fighter video game series.
Kitao Sakurai directed the film, which is planned for theaters on 16 October next year.
Vidyut Jammwal plays Dhalsim in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film.
A 2-minute-48-second trailer released by Paramount Pictures features Jammwal as the character.
Jammwal's Kalaripayattu expertise supports Dhalsim's flexibility, balance and martial-arts demands.
Dhalsim, introduced in Street Fighter II in 1991, combines yoga with martial arts and fire-based techniques.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is scheduled for theatrical release on 16 October next year.
- Who
- Vidyut Jammwal plays Dhalsim in a film directed by Kitao Sakurai.
- What
- A trailer has been released for a live-action adaptation of Street Fighter.
- When
- The trailer was released on Wednesday; the film is scheduled for 16 October next year.
- Where
- The film is set for theatrical release.
- Why
- Jammwal's Kalaripayattu expertise suits Dhalsim's demanding flexibility, balance and martial-arts movements.
- Film
- Street Fighter
- Dhalsim actor
- Vidyut Jammwal
- Trailer length
- 2 minutes 48 seconds
- Director
- Kitao Sakurai
- Source material
- The Street Fighter fighting-game series launched by Capcom in 1987
- Planned release
- 16 October next year
- Production
- The trailer was released by Paramount Pictures; the film is produced by Legendary