The buzz that erupted after the LA screening wasn’t just about gameplay; it was about swagger. A crowd of fans, eyes glued to the marquee, awaited the first glimpse of Street Fighter’s new chapter.
Finally, the moment arrived—Jammwal, the kalaripayattu prodigy, steps out of the shadows. He shared a playful selfie with Jason Momoa, the Aquaman star, and Olivier Richters, sending a wave of emojis across social media.
Fans flooded Instagram with captions like "Legendary frame guruji" and "EAST OR WEST VIDYUT SIR IS THE BEST." The viral post made the screen as fierce as the character it depicts.
For Jammwal, the role of Dhalsim—a yogic martial artist—felt like a natural extension of the years spent mastering kalaripayattu since age three. "It was close to me," he told reporters, noting the blend of yoga and supernatural flair.
He also talked about the thrill of rubbing shoulders with Hollywood heavyweights: Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and even 50 Cent. "Being around these men was life‑changing," he said, stressing humility amid success.
Beyond the glitz, Jammwal envisions the film as a launchpad for kalaripayattu on the global stage. "If I could do what Bruce Lee did for kung‑fu?" he mused. The movie drops in theaters on October 16, and the world watches.