At CinemaCon 2026, Vidyut Jammwal shattered expectations by stepping into the iconic shoes of Dhalsim for the eagerly awaited Hollywood ‘Street Fighter’ film. Before the crowd experienced the electrifying trailer, Jammwal took a moment to share his spiritual journey, reciting Vedic mantras, including the revered Gayatri Mantra. Read on to know more in detail.
Vidyut Jammwal has made history on the global stage with his casting as Dhalsim, the iconic yoga master, in the Hollywood adaptation of ‘Street Fighter’. The trailer was unveiled at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, and the actor’s deeply personal moment before the screening stole the show. Let’s learn more about it.
Vidyut Jammwal chants the Gayatri mantra at CinemaCon ahead of the ‘Street Fighter’ trailer
Before the trailer played to the packed CinemaCon audience, Vidyut Jammwal chose to begin with prayer. He recited the sun mantra, the moon mantra, and the Gayatri Mantra, sharing the sacred moment with co-stars including Noah Centineo and bringing unexpected stillness to one of the world’s loudest entertainment events.Reflecting on the experience on social media, Vidyut wrote, “There are certain personal milestones that fill me with a profound sense of purpose—moments that ground me and remind me who I am. One such moment was when I had the honor of offering a prayer at CinemaCon in Las Vegas—one of the most noisiest and vibrant places in the world. My Indian chants brought a stillness—a wave of peace and quiet. I felt a deep, unspoken bond with everyone in the room—beyond words, beyond language, we were all connected as one. It was a tremendous privilege to be the one to share this vision of global harmony. #vedic #sun mantra, #moon mantra, #Gayatri mantra—together, they carried a silent prayer for peace beyond all borders.”
About ‘Street Fighter’
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, ‘Street Fighter’ brings the beloved arcade game franchise to the big screen, complete with signature moves like Hadoukens and high-octane combat sequences. The film boasts a sprawling international cast that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood, sports, and entertainment—Noah Centineo as Ken Masters; Andrew Koji as Ryu; Callina Liang as Chun-Li; Roman Reigns as Akuma; David Dastmalchian as M. Bison; Cody Rhodes as Guile; Jason Momoa as Blanka; 50 Cent as Balrog; and Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim.The cast also includes Orville Peck, Olivier Richters, Eric Andre, Andrew Schulz, and Alexander Volkanovski. The film releases in India on October 16, 2026.
