Once More (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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Once More follows Raghu, a man living under the weight of grief, and Anjali, whose determined efforts to reach him open the possibility of love returning in an unexpected form. This Tamil romance blends comedy and music with a story about healing, second chances and bittersweet closure.

Once More is a Tamil romantic comedy with music at its core, centered on a grieving man who is not looking for love and the woman determined to change his mind. The film’s premise brings romance and emotional recovery together without separating the lighter and more difficult sides of moving forward.

Written and directed by Vignesh Srikanth, the film places Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar in the lead roles of Raghuvaran and Anjali. Its story is built around an unexpected return of love and the possibility of beginning again after loss.

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Story without spoilers

Raghuvaran is deeply affected by grief and appears unwilling to welcome love back into his life. Anjali, however, continues trying to win him over, creating the central tension of the story. As their relationship develops, Once More explores the idea that love can return in unfamiliar ways, offering the possibility of healing, renewed hope and emotional closure.

What to expect

The film combines romance, comedy and music rather than presenting its premise as a purely serious drama. Its emotional focus is grief and the challenge of accepting a second chance, while Anjali’s efforts to reach Raghuvaran provide the romantic and potentially lighter dimension. The story also points toward bittersweet closure rather than a simple, uncomplicated love narrative.

Cast and creative team

Arjun Das plays Raghuvaran, with Aditi Shankar as Anjali. The supporting cast includes Dravid Selvam as Ibrahim, Sona Olickal as Indra Vasudevan, Anusha Prabhu as Sara and Chitra Lakshmanan as Paadhaga Lingam. Prithviraj, Jenson Dhivakar, Devadarshini and Rama are also part of the cast. Vignesh Srikanth is both the director and writer.

• Arjun Das as Raghuvaran
• Aditi Shankar as Anjali
• Dravid Selvam as Ibrahim
• Sona Olickal as Indra Vasudevan
• Anusha Prabhu as Sara
• Chitra Lakshmanan as Paadhaga Lingam
• Prithviraj
• Jenson Dhivakar
• Devadarshini
• Rama

Release and production context

Once More is an Indian film in Tamil, produced by Million Dollar Studios. It is listed with a release date of August 28, 2026, and a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes. The film is categorized as Music, Romance and Comedy. Its original title is the Tamil title ஒன்ஸ் மோர்.

Production companies: Million Dollar Studios

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With its focus on grief, unexpected affection and the possibility of starting over, Once More sets up a romance shaped by emotional resistance rather than immediate certainty. The Tamil-language production brings together a music-driven genre mix, a two-hour-17-minute runtime and a cast led by Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar.

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