Vidyut Jammwal debuts a shocking bald, yogi look for his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in Street Fighter, garnering “insane” praise for his dramatic transformation.
December 12, 2025: Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal has officially made his Hollywood debut announcement with the release of his first look in the live-action film adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, Street Fighter.
The teaser, dropped today, shows the actor in the striking, transformed avatar of the Indian yogi and martial artist, Dhalsim, igniting massive buzz across social media.
Unrecognizable Transformation
Vidyut’s look for the character is a dramatic departure from his usual style, featuring a shaved head with bold red markings, a lean, muscular frame draped in rugged orange robes, heavy metal bangles, and tribal-style accessories.
Dhalsim, in the game’s lore, is a pacifist yogi who fights to raise money for his poor village. The released teaser clip shows Vidyut performing an intense, fluid martial arts sequence, perfectly embodying the character’s blend of physical prowess and spiritual discipline.
Star-Studded Global Cast
The character posters and teaser unveiled by the film’s official account confirmed that the Hollywood film is set for a theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
Vidyut Jammwal joins a massive ensemble cast of international stars, which includes:
| Character | Actor |
| Ken Masters | Noah Centineo |
| Ryu | Andrew Koji |
| Chun-Li | Callina Liang |
| Akuma | Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i |
| M. Bison | David Dastmalchian |
| Balrog | Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson |
| Blanka | Jason Momoa |
Fan and Celebrity Reactions
The actor’s bold new look has been met with widespread reactions from both fans and fellow celebrities, who have flooded social media with praise:
- Celebrities like Neil Nitin Mukesh and Adah Sharma showered their support for his foray into Hollywood.
- One fan praised the perfect casting, writing, “I’m sold! @mevidyutjammwal you’re perfectly perfect for this role.”
- Another fan acknowledged the powerful transformation but noted their personal preference: “Woah, absolutely loved it. But I must admit, I do miss your hair in this look… It’s like watching Dhalsim in action, but with Vidyut Jammwal’s legendary hair missing!”
Vidyut’s casting as Dhalsim is seen by industry observers as a perfect fit, leveraging his authentic martial arts background to bring credibility to the video game character’s unique fighting style.