Ali, the versatile comedian and actor, has successfully completed his 40-year stint in the film industry. As a tribute, an event is set to be organized in Vijayawada on February 23 at Thummalapalli Kalakshetram.

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Speaker Buddha Prasad, 'Darsakendrudu' K Raghavendra Rao will grace the occasion as guests.

Also a TV star, Ali is these days seen more as a host interviewing celebs on the small screen rather than in movies. Recently, there were speculations that he would join the YSRCP after years of passive association with the TDP. Ali revealed that he would prefer MLA ticket from Guntur One Town from the party he joins ahead of the 2019 Assembly elections. "My second preference would be Guntur Two Town," he said.