Hollywood
star Jason Momoa has showered praise on his Street Fighter co-star Vidyut Jammwal, calling him one of the most beautiful men he has ever seen and even joking that the Indian action star should help him land a role in Bollywood. Speaking exclusively to Zoom while promoting his upcoming DC film Supergirl, Momoa couldn't stop praising Jammwal's talent, charisma and screen presence. The two actors will soon be seen sharing screen space in the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Street Fighter, which marks Vidyut's major Hollywood debut.
Jason Momoa is all praise for Vidyut Jammwal
During an exclusive conversation with
Zoom, Jason Momoa was asked about working with
Vidyut Jammwal in
Street Fighter. The actor responded with glowing praise for his co-star and made it clear that he is a huge admirer of the Indian action hero. "He's one of the most beautiful-looking men I've ever seen in my life."Momoa continued by applauding Vidyut's skills and talent. "He's so talented. He's unbelievable." The
Aquaman star then joked that Jammwal should help him make an entry into Indian cinema. "He should get me a job in Bollywood. He should have something set up for me. We should do something together. It'd be fun." Momoa also expressed his desire to visit India in the future. "And I said it, and I'm sticking with it. I can't wait to come (to India) one day."Watch the full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRK0NVGJGQ8
Vidyut Jammwal's Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in Street Fighter
Street Fighter marks Vidyut Jammwal'sHollywood debut and he is playing the iconic character Dhalsim. The beloved yoga master from Capcom's legendary video game franchise is one of the most recognisable characters in gaming history. Known for his spirituality, discipline and unique fighting style, Dhalsim is considered a fan-favourite worldwide. Vidyut's casting has been widely praised because of his real-life expertise in Kalaripayattu and martial arts. The actor's athleticism, flexibility and disciplined lifestyle make him a natural fit for the role.
Earlier this year, Vidyut made headlines during CinemaCon in Las Vegas when he brought his international co-stars together on stage to chant the sacred Gayatri Mantra while launching the film's worldwide trailer.
About Street Fighter
Directed by Kitao Sakurai,
Street Fighter is an upcoming American action-comedy based on Capcom's iconic video game series. It serves as the third live-action feature-length adaptation of the franchise. The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric André, Vidyut Jammwal, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and Jason Momoa.
The story follows Chun-Li as she recruits martial arts fighters Ryu and Ken Masters to participate in a high-stakes tournament and take on the powerful villain M. Bison. The film is scheduled for a massive worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026, and will be available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.Meanwhile, Momoa is currently busy promoting
Supergirl, where he plays the infamous intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo. The actor has often described Lobo as his dream comic-book role and was thrilled to finally bring the heavy-metal-inspired anti-hero to life. In the film, he stars alongside Milly Alcock, who plays Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl.