Vidyut Jammwal says Hollywood stars 'know more about kalaripayattu than many Indians' ahead of 'Street Fighter' release
- Posted on October 11, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal is breaking into Hollywood by portraying Dhalsim in the upcoming 'Street Fighter' film, bringing ancient martial art kalaripayattu to international audiences. The actor highlights how global cinema professionals demonstrate greater familiarity with this traditional Indian fighting technique than many domestic audiences. His collaboration with A-list Hollywood actors marks a significant milestone for Indian action cinema on the world stage, scheduled for October 16 release.
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Vidyut Jammwal says Hollywood stars 'know more about kalaripayattu than many Indians' ahead of 'Street Fighter' release
Vidyut Jammwal is all set to make his Hollywood debut with ‘Street Fighter’, where he plays Dhalsim, a fan-favourite character from the popular video games. Ahead of the film’s October 16 release, the action star spoke about taking kalaripayattu to a global audience and sharing the screen with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
