At CinemaCon 2026, Vidyut Jammwal shattered expectations by donning the iconic Dhalsim shoes in the much-awaited Hollywood blockbuster ‘Street Fighter’. Before audiences experience the exciting trailer, Jamwal 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 made history on the global stage with his casting as Dhalsim, the famous yoga guru, 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 cheers Gayatri mantra At CinemaCon before the Street Fighter trailer
Before showing the trailer to a packed CinemaCon audience, Vidyut Jammwal chose to begin with a prayer. He recited the sun mantra, moon mantra and Gayatri mantra, shared the sacred moment with co-stars including Noah Centineo and brought an unexpected stillness to one of the world’s loudest entertainment events.Reflecting on his social media experience, Vidyut wrote: “There are certain personal milestones that fill me with a deep sense of purpose – moments that ground me and remind me of who I am.
One of those moments was when I had the honor of praying at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, one of the noisiest and most lively places in the world. My Hindi chants brought stillness – a wave of peace and calm. I felt a deep, unspoken connection with everyone in the room – beyond words, beyond language, we were all connected as one.
It was a great honor 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 series to the big screen, complete with iconic moves like Hadoukens and high-octane fighting sequences. The film features a sprawling international cast that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood, sports and entertainment – Noah Centineo as Ken Masters; Andrew Koji as Ryo; Kalina Liang as Chun-Li;
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Like an akuma. David Dastmalchian as M. Bison; Cody Rhodes as Joel; Jason Momoa as Blanca; 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 will be released in India on October 16, 2026.
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