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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Ranveer Singh take a dig at Cheteshwar Pujara in Zomato’s new IPL ads
Cheteshwar Pujara, Puja, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ranveer Singh

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Cricket fans were left in stitches as Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Samantha Ruth Prabhu teamed up for new Zomato commercials featuring everyone’s favourite stoic cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara.

The ads, part of Zomato’s ongoing IPL campaign featuring AI-generated content for their restaurant partners, took a lighthearted jab at Pujara’s reputation for slow batting.

A Mock Auction with a Twist

The commercial opens with a scene resembling an IPL auction. Ranveer Singh and Samantha Prabhu portray team owners eagerly waiting to bid on players. As the name “Cheteshwar Pujara” is announced, the two stars exchange knowing glances before initiating a video call.

The call connects with Pujara, and Samantha, with a playful smile, utters the now-viral line, “Tujhe bhi khilayenge (We will make you play as well),” hinting at getting him to participate in something other than just batting. Ranveer, ever the prankster, takes it a step further, sending a plate of delicious food towards Pujara through the screen with a playful, “I know you gonna love it.”

Cheteshwar Pujara Takes it in Stride

Amused by the exchange, Pujara replies with a laugh, “You hit a six, Baba,” seemingly enjoying the lighthearted ribbing. The commercial concludes with Ranveer and Samantha back at the “auction” table, presumably enjoying a match together while indulging in food ordered through Zomato.

Here’s the video:

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Another ad, featuring Ranveer, Samantha and Pujara as gym buddies also hit the internet. In it, the Bollywood actors once again took a dig at the veteran cricketer for not being picked by any IPL team this year.

Fans Lap Up the Hilarious Ads

These ads have gone viral on social media, with fans appreciating the witty take on Pujara’s batting style. Many have expressed a desire to see Ranveer and Samantha share the silver screen in future projects, impressed by their on-screen chemistry.

One of the fans wrote, “You thought 2024 is done with crossovers and here is Pujara, Ranveer and Samantha in the same frame.” Another fan commented, “Wow they really bought Puji and Ranveer in a single frame.”

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