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Ram Charan apologises to Jasprit Bumrah for the ‘football’ mix-up at Peddi event: ‘I’m so forgetful’

The actor said the mix-up was a human error and praised Bumrah as a fan after the clip went viral online.

  • Telugu actor Ram Charan apologized to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah late Saturday after inadvertently confusing him with a footballer during a Peddi song launch event in Bhopal.
  • During a Rapid Fire round at the event, Charan mistakenly thanked Bumrah for 'taking football so ahead' while being asked to comment on various Indian sportsmen promoting his upcoming film.
  • A video of the segment quickly went viral on social media, prompting Charan to address the gaffe on his social media account, stating 'It was a genuine human error' in his apology.
  • While fans quickly recognized the mistake as an oversight by the actor, Bumrah has not yet responded to Charan's public apology.
  • Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports action film Peddi is scheduled to release in theaters on June 4, 2026, featuring Charan in a dual role as a laborer and athlete.
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indiaforums.com broke the news on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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