When asked about the rapport they share, Ali replied: "I used to frequently visit Chiranjeevi's house when he was in Madras and after moving to Hyderabad. It was then I happened to meet Naga Babu & Pawan Kalyan. This is even before Pawan became an actor. We acted together for the first time in 'Gokulamlo Seetha' and then 'Suswagatham' as I didn't act in 'Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'. It was during 'Tholi Prema' shoot, We got the opportunity to know each other."
The Star Comedian revealed that Pawan Kalyan used to feel very uncomfortable if somebody is watching him on the sets. "Such a shy person began acting vigorously, excelled in dances and fights after doing few films," says Ali.
Ali clarified friendship with Pawan Kalyan has no effect on his film offers. He, however, says: "What I like about Pawan Kalyan is his helping nature. He never boasts about it and he don't like such things!
