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Vidyut Jammwal says Street Fighter co-stars know Indian martial arts
Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal plays Dhalsim in the upcoming Hollywood film Street Fighter, based on Capcom’s video game series.
Jammwal says the character’s martial arts and yoga practice made the role feel close to him.
He has trained in kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian martial art, since he was three.
Jammwal says several of his co-stars, including 50 Cent and Noah Centineo, know about kalaripayattu and Indian culture, and can blow a conch.
He says working with the cast was a life-changing experience.
Jammwal hopes the film will help bring kalaripayattu to a global audience, though he says the martial art will have its own time.
Street Fighter is scheduled to open in theatres on October 16.
Vidyut Jammwal says several of his Street Fighter co-stars know about kalaripayattu and Indian culture.
Jammwal plays Dhalsim, a martial artist and kalaripayattu practitioner, in the film.
He said the co-stars include 50 Cent and Noah Centineo and can blow a conch.
Jammwal said he hopes kalaripayattu will have its moment, as kung fu did.
Street Fighter is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 16.
- Who
- Vidyut Jammwal and his Street Fighter co-stars.
- What
- Jammwal says the co-stars know about kalaripayattu and Indian culture.
- When
- He spoke ahead of the film’s release; the articles were published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Jammwal said he was surprised by the co-stars’ knowledge and wants to take kalaripayattu to a global audience.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
These 9-10 global legends know more about kalaripayattu than many Indians, whether it is 50 Cent or Noah Centineo.
They can blow the shankh (conch). This is an Indian heritage that people can’t do.
Kalaripayattu will have its time too.
Jammwal has trained in kalaripayattu.
Hindustan Times and NDTV published reports on Jammwal’s comments about his co-stars.
Street Fighter is scheduled to be released in theatres.
- Film
- Street Fighter
- Role
- Jammwal plays Dhalsim
- Martial art
- Kalaripayattu
- Co-stars mentioned
- 50 Cent and Noah Centineo
- Theatrical release
- October 16
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