The Sankranthi releases have an awesome ensemble cast going for them. All the focus may be on the lead actors of these movies.  However, much action will also be on the front of character artists.  In this special feature, IndiaGlitz lists the names of artists to watch out for in these awaited releases.

'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo':  January 12th release

Trivikram Srinivas has got on board some of the best performers out there.  Tabu is such a versatile actress who will be seen in a strong role in this family entertainer.  'RRR' actor Samuthirakani has a negative role and expect his scenes with Allu Arjun to be superb.  Jayaram, the Malayalam actor who was seen in 'Bhaagamathie', too, is part of the cast.  Nivetha Pethuraj has a performance-oriented role in this one.  Sachin Khadekar and the underrated Harshavardhan are expected to be cool.  Above all, the lovely Murli Sharma has playing the hero's father in the movie.

'Darbar':   January 9th release

Well, when Superstar Rajinikanth is the hero, others don't get much audience's attention.  But 'Darbar' has to be different.  AR Murugadoss has got on board the underrated Suneil Shetty as the villain.  Nivetha Thomas, the 'Gentleman' and 'Brochevarevarura' actress, is another member of the cast.  We don't know much about Thambi Ramaiah's role, but be informed that he is a subtle actor.

'Sarileru Neekevvaru':  January 11th release

This is Vijayashanthi's comeback film.  After Mahesh Babu, this former Lady Superstar is the biggest face of the movie.  We hope she has some of the best massy moments with Mahesh Babu.  Prakash Raj, the National Award winner, is the villain.  Rajendra Prasad, the former 'Nata Kireeti', is another artist to watch out for.

'Entha Manchivaadavura':  January 15th release

This Nandamuri Kalyanram-starrer has got a long list of actors who will go into making it a joint family entertainer!  Suhasini Mani Ratnam comes to find first.  Then there are VK Naresh, Tanikella Bharani and Pavithra Lokesh are part of the cast.