Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar’s Romantic Drama Once More to Release in Theatres on August 28

The makers of the upcoming Tamil romantic drama Once More have officially announced that the film will hit theatres on August 28. Starring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar in the lead roles, the film promises a heartfelt love story that explores relationships, family dynamics and contrasting personalities.

Directed by Vignesh Srikanth, Once More marks the filmmaker’s feature directorial debut.

A Love Story Between Two Different Worlds

According to director Vignesh Srikanth, the story follows two individuals from completely different backgrounds whose lives change after they fall in love.

Speaking earlier about the film, the director explained that both the lead characters, along with their families and circles of friends, have contrasting personalities and lifestyles.

The central narrative explores what happens when these two vastly different worlds come together, creating emotional and dramatic conflicts along the way.

Cast of Once More

The film features:

• Arjun Das
• Aditi Shankar
• Sona Olickal in a prominent role

The pairing of Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar has generated considerable interest among Tamil cinema audiences since the project’s announcement.

Music and Technical Team

The film’s music has been composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, known for his work on acclaimed films including Hridayam.

The soundtrack features lyrics written by director Vignesh Srikanth.

The technical crew includes:

• Cinematography: Aravind Viswanathan
• Editing: Nash
• Art Direction: Raj Kamal

The combination of an experienced technical team and fresh storytelling has raised expectations for the romantic entertainer.

Production Details

Once More is produced by Yuvaraj Ganesan under the banner of Million Dollar Studios.

The project was officially announced in July 2024 and entered production shortly afterward.

While the film was initially expected to arrive during the summer, the makers have now confirmed August 28 as its theatrical release date.

Recent Work of the Lead Actors

Arjun Das

Arjun Das was last seen in the heist comedy Con City and continues to expand his filmography with diverse roles across Tamil cinema.

Aditi Shankar

Aditi Shankar was recently seen in Nesippaya (2025) following her Telugu debut in Bhairavam (2025).

With Once More, she returns to the romantic genre alongside Arjun Das.

Why the Film Is Generating Buzz

Several factors have contributed to the growing anticipation surrounding Once More:

• A fresh on-screen pairing of Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar.
• A romance centred on contrasting personalities and family dynamics.
• Music by acclaimed composer Hesham Abdul Wahab.
• A debut director presenting an original love story.
• Backing from Million Dollar Studios.

As the release date approaches, audiences can expect more promotional material, including songs, trailers and behind-the-scenes content.