On Saturday, the makers of Once More finally dropped a trailer. The trailer hints at a story where a youngster (Arjun Das) struggles to come to terms with his past relationship even as the new girl in his life (Aditi Shankar) tries to win over his love and affection. The film explores themes of second chances in life, the struggle for closure, and healing. Written and directed by debutant Vignesh Srikanth, Once More also has Sona Olickal in an important role. Sona plays one of the two love interests of Arjun’s protagonist. The cast includes Devadarshini and Dravid Selvam, among others.
Rather than presenting heartbreak simply as an obstacle before a conventional happy ending, Once More seems to approach it as part of a larger process of healing. The trailer looks into ideas of second chances and emotional closure, suggesting that moving forward can sometimes require confronting what has been left unresolved.
For Arjun Das, the film marks yet another opportunity to explore a romantic lead after building a reputation through more intense and dramatic roles. His distinctive voice and screen presence have made him a well-recognised performer in Tamil cinema, and Once More positions him in a more emotionally driven setting. Produced by Yuvaraj Ganesan under the Million Dollar Studios banner, the film is written and directed by Vignesh Srikanth, who also doubles up as the film’s lyricist.
One of the film’s major attractions is Hesham Abdul Wahab, who makes his Tamil debut as composer with Once More. The composer has become a familiar name among South Indian audiences through films including Hridayam and Hi Nanna, and his melodic approach has earned him a strong following. Although Once More was announced some time ago, Hesham has subsequently had other Tamil projects reach audiences, making this project particularly interesting for listeners who have followed his work.
The makers have already begun building high anticipation through promotional material, including the film’s jukebox and videos for several songs. Among them, Vaa Kannamma has attracted attention on social media, adding a musical component to the film’s promotional campaign.
The drama shares the title with the 1997 film from director SA Chandrasekhar, which stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay, and Simran. It is set to hit theatres worldwide on August 28, Friday.
Source: Cinema Express
