Music that soars, a story that stumbles — that’s the verdict pouring in for Once More. The film, starring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar and directed by Vignesh Srikanth, released in theatres on August 28, 2026, and audience reactions are already flooding social media.
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What Twitter Is Saying
One viewer described the first half as below average, noting that Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music was almost the only thing that saved the film from being a disappointing watch.
Another user felt the songs were the film’s biggest strength, but found the story highly predictable and suggested waiting to watch it on OTT instead.
A third viewer called the first half beautiful but felt the second half was let down by rushed writing, comparing it unfavorably to AVPL, while still praising the Gautham Vasudev Menon-inspired visuals and the lead performances — ultimately rating the film 1.75 out of 5.
A fourth user admitted they went in with high expectations based on early buzz but came away disappointed, saying the music and a few charming moments were the only real positives.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 28, 2026 |
| Lead Cast | Arjun Das, Aditi Shankar |
| Director | Vignesh Srikanth |
| Music | Hesham Abdul Wahab |
| Genre | Musical Romantic Drama |
| Twitter Verdict | Mixed, music-driven praise |
What’s The Story About?
Once More follows Raghu, a young man struggling with grief and heartbreak from a past relationship, who finds it difficult to open himself up to love again — until he meets Anjali, a lively woman determined to bring love back into his life.The film explores themes of second chances and bittersweet closure as Raghu confronts his past while navigating his growing bond with Anjali.
Should You Watch It In Theatres?
Going by early reactions, this one seems to be a soundtrack-first watch — strong enough musically to justify a listen, but divisive enough on writing that some fans are recommending an OTT wait instead. Musical romantic dramas often lean on the broader romantic drama genre’s emotional core, using music to carry moments the script doesn’t always land.
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FAQs
Q1. Is Once More worth watching in theatres?
Reactions are mixed — the music is widely praised, but the story is called predictable by several viewers.
Q2. What is Once More about?
It follows a heartbroken man who slowly opens up to love again after meeting a cheerful woman named Anjali.
