Actor Ram Charan found himself at the centre of social media chatter after making an unexpected blunder during the promotional event of his upcoming film Peddi in Bhopal. The actor accidentally referred to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as a footballer while interacting with fans at the grand music launch event, leaving audiences amused and triggering a wave of memes online.
Ram Charan mixes up Jasprit Bumrah as a footballer
The event was attended by several prominent names from the film, including A. R. Rahman and Janhvi Kapoor, as the team gathered to promote the sports drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana. During an interactive rapid-fire segment, Ram Charan was asked to describe famous Indian cricketers in a few words. He called Sachin Tendulkar’s career “legendary,” described MS Dhoni as “calm and cool,” referred to Rohit Sharma as “everybody’s man,” and labelled Virat Kohli as “fire.”
Season so bad he made jasprit Bumrah a footballer 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/gh6RY09yVy
— Pushkar (@Musafirr_hu_yar) May 23, 2026
However, things took a humorous turn when Bumrah’s name came up. Ram Charan enthusiastically praised the cricketer but accidentally linked him to football instead of cricket. His comment quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans sharing clips of the moment and creating jokes and memes around the mix-up.
Ram Charan apologises for the genuine mistake
Soon after the event, Ram Charan took to social media to apologise to Bumrah for the mistake. Calling it a “genuine human error,” the actor admitted that he sometimes gets forgetful with names during high-energy public events. He also clarified that he deeply respects Bumrah and is a huge admirer of his game. In his apology, Ram Charan praised the fast bowler for making every Indian proud with his performances on the cricket field.
Season so bad he made jasprit Bumrah a footballer 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/gh6RY09yVy
— Pushkar (@Musafirr_hu_yar) May 23, 2026
Interestingly, this was not the only slip-up from the evening. During his speech, the actor also mistakenly addressed the crowd in Bhopal as people from Bihar before quickly correcting himself. Both moments rapidly gained traction online and became a major talking point among fans.
Despite the viral blunders, many fans appreciated Ram Charan’s humility and quick apology, with several social media users calling the incident harmless and relatable. Meanwhile, anticipation around Peddi continues to grow as the film gears up for release with grand promotional events across the country.
