‘Genuine Human Error’ — Ram Charan Apologises to Jasprit Bumrah After Viral Peddi Event Mix-Up

May 24, 2026: Actor Ram Charan has found himself in the spotlight after mistakenly referring to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a football player during a promotional event for his upcoming film Peddi. The video from the event quickly went viral on social media, drawing reactions from both cricket and cinema fans.

The event was attended by several celebrities, including A. R. Rahman, Janhvi Kapoor and Divyendu Sharma. During an interactive segment, Ram Charan was asked to describe famous Indian cricketers in a few words. While the actor correctly responded to names like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, he made an unexpected mistake when Bumrah’s name came up.

“Jasprit Bumrah ji, I am your biggest fan. I love football and aap football ko itne aage badha rahe ho, love your sir,” Charan said on stage. The comment immediately caught the attention of the audience and soon spread widely across social media platforms.

Ram Charan Issues Public Apology After Viral Mix-Up

Soon after the clip started trending online, Ram Charan issued a public apology on social media. The actor admitted that he sometimes gets confused with names during crowded public events and described the moment as a “genuine human error.” His quick response and honest apology were appreciated by many fans online.

In his statement, Ram Charan wrote, “Uff… I’m genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes. Apologies to Jasprit Bumrah Ji for the mix-up — it was a genuine human error in the middle of all the excitement and the crowd. I truly respect you, and I am a huge fan of your game. You make every Indian feel proud when you consistently put batsmen on the back foot.”

While several fans flooded social media with memes and jokes about the incident, many also praised the actor for immediately accepting his mistake instead of ignoring it. Meanwhile, Bumrah has not publicly reacted to the incident or responded to the apology so far.

Uff… I’m genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes.

Apologies to @Jaspritbumrah93 Ji for the mix-up - it was a genuine human error in the middle of all the excitement and the crowd 🙏🏼

I truly respect you and I am a huge fan of your game. You make every Indian feel proud when…

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) May 23, 2026

Peddi Promotions Continue To Create Buzz Online

Although the event was organised to promote Peddi, the unexpected exchange involving Bumrah became one of the biggest talking points from the evening. The viral moment further increased online discussions around the film and its promotional campaign.

Peddi is Ram Charan’s upcoming Telugu sports drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film has already created strong buzz among fans and features the actor in a rugged village-based role. With its unique theme and large-scale promotions, the movie continues to attract significant attention ahead of its release.