Vidyut Jammwal joins Hollywood movie Street Fighter, fans say Bollywood “failed to use his potential”
Vidyut Jammwal was recently seen in the Tamil film Madharaasi and there has been a recent announcement of his Hollywood debut in the upcoming live-action movie Street Fighter. In Madharaasi, Jammwal played the main antagonist opposite Sivakarthikeyan, marking his return to South Indian cinema after several years. The film has brought Vidyut widespread appreciation for his role. Shortly after being announced as part of the Street Fighter cast, Vidyut’s fans took to social media to express both pride and frustration—pointing out that Bollywood has often overlooked his potential. Surprisingly, Vidyut seemed to agree with this sentiment.
Vidyut Reshares Fans’ Criticism of Bollywood
On Instagram, Vidyut reshared a meme that featured his look from Madharaasi, with the caption: “Bollywood failed to use this man’s potential.” On Twitter, a fan from the West praised Vidyut’s casting as Dhalsim in Street Fighter, saying he looked “way too handsome” for the role. An Indian fan responded, “Only if the Indian film industry knew its own true potential, but instead they are pumping out mid movies year after year.” Vidyut shared both these posts on his Instagram Stories, along with others praising his performances and his entry into Hollywood. The actor’s response sparked conversation among fans about the limited roles he’s received in mainstream Hindi cinema, despite his strong screen presence and martial arts skills.
Meanwhile, Street Fighter will mark Vidyut Jammwal’s first Hollywood film. He will portray Dhalsim, the mystical yogi character from the popular video game franchise known for his fire-based abilities. The movie is being directed by Kitao Sakurai and features an ensemble cast that includes Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and David Dastmalchian. As Vidyut prepares to take on international projects, fans remain hopeful that his global success will lead to more meaningful roles back home in Indian cinema.
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