Vidyut Jammwal’s stunning style while spinning the Vada-Chakkar.
Bollywood actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal showcased his skills with ‘Vada-Chakkar’, a traditional weapon used in India’s martial art form Gatka, in a video shared on social media on Independence Day.
In the video, Vidyut demonstrated his control over the weapon and explained that mastering it requires years of practice, particularly to understand and control its rotational speed.
His Gatka skills also have a connection to his upcoming Hollywood film Street Fighter, in which he plays Dhalsim, an Indian yogi and martial artist.
The actor was seen demonstrating the intricacies of martial arts.
Vidyut Jammwal is not just an actor known for performing action sequences on screen; martial arts is an important part of his identity. This is one of the reasons fans are especially excited to see him play the Indian fighter Dhalsim in Street Fighter. On Independence Day, Vidyut shared a video showcasing his understanding of the intricacies of traditional Indian martial arts.
In the video, Vidyut can be seen wielding a ‘Vada-Chakkar’, a traditional weapon associated with Gatka. Controlling the weapon while spinning it at high speed requires considerable skill. Vidyut explained that mastering its rotational speed and momentum takes years of training. His movements demonstrated a combination of speed, balance and precision.
Vidyut also highlighted similarities between different Indian martial arts traditions. He compared the Vada-Chakkar with the ‘Urumi’, a flexible sword traditionally used in Kerala’s Kalaripayattu. While the two weapons have different techniques and methods of use, mastering both requires strong body control, balance, speed and precision.
Vidyut will be seen in the role of Dhalsim in a Hollywood film.
Vidyut’s martial arts background adds authenticity to Dhalsim
Vidyut Jammwal is set to play Dhalsim in Street Fighter. According to official information from Paramount Pictures, the actor will portray the iconic character in the upcoming film.
In the Street Fighter video game franchise, Dhalsim is depicted as an Indian yogi and martial artist. His character is associated not only with combat skills but also with yoga, discipline and spirituality. Vidyut’s extensive background in martial arts and physical training could bring an added sense of authenticity to the role.
Vidyut has trained in various Indian martial arts for years and is known for performing many of his own stunts and action sequences in films. Playing an Indian martial artist in a major Hollywood adaptation of a globally popular gaming franchise marks another significant milestone in his career.
Vidyut will take the tradition of Indian martial arts to the world.
Vidyut’s debut in Hollywood
‘Street Fighter’ is Vidyut Jammwal’s Hollywood debut. He will be seen alongside actors like Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Kalina Liang, Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, Cody Rhodes, and David Dastmalchian in the film. The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai.
The film’s story is set in the 1993 era. In it, Chun-Li calls Ryu and Ken to participate in a new World Warrior tournament. The tournament later becomes part of a larger conspiracy, and the characters have to face not only their opponents but also their past.
The film’s trailer was released in April 2026, in which Vidyut appeared as Dhalsim. After the trailer, Indian audiences showed special interest in his character and action.
Film to be released on 16 October
‘Street Fighter’ will be released in cinemas on 16 October, 2026. Paramount Pictures has also stated the same release date for the film. In India, the film will be released in English, along with Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Vidyut’s display of Indian martial arts on Independence Day is not just a social media video, but also a special moment connected to his upcoming Hollywood character. An actor portraying an Indian character like Dhalsim showcasing the country’s traditional martial arts to the world further strengthens the film’s Indian connection.
