Ali
- Acting
- October 10, 1968 · Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
Mohammad Ali (born October 10, 1968), known mononymously as Ali, is an Indian actor, comedian, and television presenter who works predominantly in Telugu cinema, alongside appearances in Tamil and Hindi films. Beginning his screen career as a child artist in the romantic drama *Seethakoka Chilaka* (1981), he transitioned into adult character and comedy roles in the late 1980s. He gained mainstream breakthrough recognition in the 1990s as a comedic lead in the fantasy comedy *Yamaleela* (1994) and the family drama *Subhalagnam* (1994), establishing himself as a fixture in mainstream Telugu cinema across more than a thousand screen appearances. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Ali received two Filmfare Awards for Best Comedian – Telugu for his performances in the sports drama *Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi* (2003) and the heist action film *Super* (2005), alongside prominent roles in *Idiot* (2002), *Pokiri* (2006), *Desamuduru* (2007), *Kick* (2009), and *Gabbar Singh* (2012). In 2022, he expanded into feature production with the comedy-drama *Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali*, in which he also starred. His later screen credits include *F3: Fun and Frustration* (2022), *Double iSmart* (2024), and *Saripodhaa Sanivaaram* (2024), continuing his work into 2026 productions such as *Daadi Ki Shaadi* and *Mister Middle Class*.
Known for
Filmography
- Donga Naa Koduku
- Mahendragiri Vaaraahi
- Mister Middle Class · Actor
- Harudu
- Daadi Ki Shaadi · Capt. Aadivishnu Reddy
- Sweety Naughty Crazy
- Sampradayaini Suppini Suddapusaani · Raghava
- Enuguthondam Ghatikachalam
- Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama
- Cooku with Jathiratnalu · Judge
- Utsavam · Naradhudu
- Saripodhaa Sanivaaram · NLIC Manager
- Double iSmart · Bokka
- Buddy
- Honeymoon Express · Marriage Counsellor
- Geethanjali Malli Vachindi · Ventriloquist Venkat Rao
- Mystery
- Kushi
- Mr. Pregnant
- Slum Dog Husband
- Bhari Taraganam
- Katha Venuka Katha
- Ramabanam · Purushottam
- O Kala
- Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
- Veera Simha Reddy
- S5
- Dhamaka
- Leharaayi
- Cheppalani Undhi
- Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali · Sameer, Producer
- Kanam
- Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga
- Liger · Ali
- Sadha Nannu Nadipe
- Ante... Sundaraniki! · Assistant Director
- F3: Fun and Frustration · Pala Baby
- Son of India
- Induvadana
- Chalo Premiddam
- Lawyer Viswanath · Viswanath
- FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik
- Krack · Shankar's Friend
- Dabangg 3 · Constable Rajveer 'Raju' Khandeshi
- Amma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Biddalu
- 90ML
- Chanakya · Pet Doctor
- Raju Gari Gadhi 3
- Bakrid
- Total Dhamaal · Nariyal Pani
- Subramanyapuram
- Desamlo Dongalu Paddaru
- Nela Ticket
- Raa Raa
- Gayatri
- Howrah Bridge
- Juliet Lover of Idiot
- Oxygen · Savitri
- London Babulu · Lawyer
- PSV Garuda Vega
- Raja the Great · Bank Bulls Kabaddi Team Leader
- Ungarala Rambabu
- Paisa Vasool
- Mixture Potlam
- Radha · Dr. DNA
- Rogue
- Katamarayudu · Linga Babu / Lingam
- Winner · Horseman Babu / Peter Hens
- Khaidi No. 150 · Malli
- Ism · Don Bosco
- Chuttalabbai
- Thikka
- Srirastu Subhamastu · Shaad Shyaam
- Okka Ammayi Thappa
- Sardaar Gabbar Singh · Samba
- Oopiri · Lawyer Lingam
- Tuntari
- Speedunnodu · Wifi Vaikuntam
- Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu · Ismail
- Loafer