Ram Charan recently grabbed attention for an unexpected yet harmless blunder during the promotional event of his upcoming film “Peddi” in Bhopal. While interacting with fans and speaking about some of India’s biggest cricket stars, the actor accidentally referred to ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah as a footballer.
The moment instantly caught everyone by surprise and soon clips from the event began circulating across social media. Ram Charan was seen praising several sporting icons including Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before mistakenly mixing up Bumrah’s sport. The light hearted error quickly became a talking point online, with fans reacting with memes and humorous comments.
However, the actor wasted no time in addressing the mistake. Soon after the clip went viral, Ram Charan shared an apology and called it a “genuine human error.” He admitted that such mix ups can happen during live events and clarified that he deeply respects Jasprit Bumrah and his incredible contribution to Indian cricket.
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Many fans appreciated the actor’s honest response, saying the mistake appeared completely unintentional and relatable. Instead of turning into a major controversy, the incident ended up becoming a light hearted viral moment that showed Ram Charan’s humble side.
Meanwhile, “Peddi” continues to generate strong buzz ahead of its release. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, with music composed by A. R. Rahman.