5 Movies With Street Fighter’s New Dhalsim You Should Watch

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Vidyut Jammwal, a renowned action star in Bollywood, is set to portray Dhalsim in the forthcoming live-action remake of the classic video game, Street Fighter. Western audiences should take note of his impressive action movie background. Although Street Fighter holds a cherished place among gaming enthusiasts due to its popularity and longevity, its cinematic adaptations have had varying degrees of success. The original 1994 film was successful but somewhat comical, while the 2009 release, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, was a massive failure. Additionally, there are popular streaming series like Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist and Street Fighter: Resurrection, with the latter unfortunately not leading to its planned conclusion, Street Fighter: World Warrior. In summary, Street Fighter has had its fair share of triumphs and setbacks in the world of film.

The highly anticipated Street Fighter film, which has already assembled a significant portion of its cast, has just added Vidyut Jammwal to play the flame-throwing Dhalsim character. This brings a true Bollywood action cinema icon into the fold. Known for his mastery of Kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian martial art, Jammwal has led several impressive action films in his Bollywood career. Here are five Vidyut Jammwal action movies that Street Fighter enthusiasts should watch before the upcoming World Warrior tournament hits the silver screen.

1.) Commando: A One Man Army (2013)

2013 saw the explosive debut of Jammwal in the action-packed Bollywood blockbuster “Commando: A One Man Army“, where he played Indian commando Karan Singh Droga. Having been wrongfully accused of espionage and imprisoned in China, Karan crosses paths with Simrit (Pooja Chopra), a woman trying to evade a local gang led by the ruthless “AK-74” (Jaideep Ahlawat). The gang is forcing Simrit into marriage to boost their political power. The thrilling fight sequences and stunts in “Commando” make it an exhilarating watch for action enthusiasts, marking a powerful start for Jammwal as a Bollywood action hero, and one that action fans worldwide should keep an eye on.

2.) Commando 2: The Black Money Trail (2017)

In the 2017 follow-up titled “Commando 2: The Money Trail’s Path“, Vidyut Jammwal reprises his role as Karan. This time, he’s tasked with halting a money laundering scheme masterminded by enigmatic Indian crime kingpin Vicky Chadra (portrayed by Esha Gupta). The movie starts off with an impressive action sequence where Jammwal is on a raid of a criminal hideout, making the admission price for “Commando 2” worth it solely from this opening scene. This initial action sequence also serves as a prelude to the film’s exceptional action sequences and the intricate cat-and-mouse game between Jammwal and his adversaries, culminating in a thrilling rooftop showdown in Mumbai. Overall, “Commando 2” is a fast-paced and action-packed sequel, another notable addition to Vidyut Jammwal’s impressive action film resume.

3.) Commando 3 (2019)

In the third installment of “Commando,” Vidyut Jammwal reprises his role as Karan, this time in a London setting while maintaining the series’ signature intense action and stunts. Andy Long Nguyen, a member of Jackie Chan’s Stunt Team, takes on fight choreography duties, resulting in some of the most spectacular action sequences seen in the “Commando” films thus far. Jammwal’s portrayal of Karan brings his agility to a new mission aimed at dismantling a dangerous terrorist group in London. The high-octane fight scenes and thrilling stunts (featuring some breathtaking parkour pursuits through the urban jungle of London) ensure that “Commando 3” continues the series’ tradition of delivering dynamic action heroism, as Karan remains every bit as compelling as he was in the previous films.

4.) Junglee (2019)

In a shift from his successful Hollywood career, director Chuck Russell ventured into Bollywood with the 2019 release “Junglee”, an animal-friendly action movie. The film, starring Vidyut Jammwal as veterinarian Dr. Raj Nair, was about Raj clearing his name after being falsely accused of killing two elephants in his sanctuary by a gang of poachers. The plot combined elements of John Wick and Tom Yum Goong (Tony Jaa) to showcase Jammwal’s exceptional Kalaripayattu skills, displaying the grace of this ancient martial art during training sequences while demonstrating its power in the fight scenes. Despite being smaller in scale compared to the Commando series, Junglee was another action-packed success for Vidyut Jammwal.

5.) Sanak (2021)

In the 2021 release of his streaming action movie “Sanak,” Vidyut Jammwal found increased popularity among Western action enthusiasts. This film premiered on Hulu in the West and is widely considered one of Jammwal’s best action performances to date. In “Sanak,” Jammwal plays MMA trainer Vivaan Ahuja, whose wife requires an urgent heart operation. Unfortunately, she is admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on the same night that a terrorist group seizes control, taking hostages to free their imprisoned leader. With Vivaan as their only hope, it falls upon him to save the captives. “Sanak” marks Jammwal’s second collaboration with Andy Long Nguyen, and together they create exceptional fight scenes, blending elements of Jackie Chan’s style with the essence of “Die Hard” and “The Raid,” all within the confines of a single location storyline. A significant milestone in Vidyut Jammwal’s career in Bollywood action movies, “Sanak” is highly recommended for fans of the character Dhalsim from “Street Fighter.

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2025-07-24 03:10