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Exclusive: Vidyut Jammwal on embracing the action-hero image in Bollywood: 'I wanted to be typecast'
Updated On: 09 October, 2026 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Onam Gupta
In an exclusive chat with Mid-Day, Vidyut Jammwal revealed that being typecast as an action star was something he consciously wanted from the beginning of his career. The actor explained why he wanted to be 'put in this box' and also discussed his upcoming Hollywood debut, Street Fighter.

Vidyut Jammwal's pic via Instagram
Vidyut Jammwal made his Bollywood debut with the 2011 John Abraham-Genelia D’Souza starrer Force, where he played the menacing antagonist Vishnu. He went on to impress audiences with films such as Commando, Khuda Haafiz, IB71 and others. His intense personality, power-packed screen presence, and action skills soon established him as a popular action star. As his career further progressed, Vidyut took on more action-driven roles and fewer films outside the genre.
Vidyut Jammwal wants to be typecast
The Bollywood star, known for his high-octane action moves, reveals that he does not fear being stereotyped; in fact, he embraces the tag that he has become synonymous with. In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, the actor addressed the action-hero label that he has carried since the start of his career.


