Vidyut Jammwal, born on December 10, 1980, is an Indian actor, martial artist, and film producer who predominantly works in Hindi films. He is best known for his roles in the Commando film series and is a recipient of a Filmfare Award.

Vidyut Jammwal made his acting debut in the Telugu film Sakthi. His first Bollywood appearance was in Force, a remake of the Tamil-language film Kaakha Kaakha. He played a negative role in the film and won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

In the same year, Vidyut Jammwal featured in negative roles in the Telugu-language films Shakti and Oosaravelli. In 2012, Jammwal made his debut in Tamil cinema with Billa II, as the antagonist opposite Ajith Kumar which earned him critical appreciation. He also played the antagonist in Thuppakki opposite actor Vijay, which became a blockbuster. For his performance in the film, he received a SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.

Vidyut Jammwal later acted in the Hindi-language film Commando as a protagonist and performed real-world combat-based action without the aid of stuntmen.

The film was showcased internationally for the first time in July 2013 at the Fantasia Film Fest in Montreal, followed by a screening at the Fantastic Fest in Texas in September 2013. He received positive feedback from international media and action directors, calling him India's answer to Bruce Lee and Tony Jaa. After the success of Commando, he played a sharpshooter cop in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Bullett Raja.

Vidyut Jammwal follows a tough workout routine as he does 5 days of martial art training, 2 days of weight training (6 – 7 hours/day), which includes warm-ups, running/ sprinting, pull-ups, squats, handstand walks, upper body workout that includes roman rings, parallel bars, and push-ups. He is a devotee of Lord Hanuman. He is also a vegan.

Vidyut Jammwal has appeared in various films including Anjaan, Thuppakki, Baadshaho, Commando 2, Junglee, Yaara, Commando 3 and Sanak. His upcoming movies include Crakk: Jeetega... Toh Jiyegaa.

Vidyut Jammwal has won many awards for his excellent work in the film industry. His winning awards include Zee Cine Awards, SIIMA Award, Stardust Awards, FICCI Frames, and Filmfare Award.

Vidyut Jammwal was born into a Hindu Rajput family. His father, an Army officer, passed away when he was a child. His mother, Vimla Jammwal, is a former Miss Jammu & Kashmir. He also has one sister. He is engaged to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani.