Cinema VinesToday, August 28, 2026, Tamil audiences will see the romantic musical "Once More" hit the big screen. The film, a debut effort from writer‑director Vignesh Srikanth, is produced by Million Dollar Studios and features a soundtrack by Hesham Abdul Wahab. The story centers on Raghu, a man grieving a past love who encounters Anjali, a woman determined to win his heart, setting the stage for a love triangle that resurfaces old emotions in the present.
Industry commentator Ramesh Bala shared an early review on X, awarding the film a 4 out of 5 rating. He praised the movie’s romantic narrative, musical score, visual style and performances. Bala highlighted Arjun Das’s dual portrayal of a flamboyant and restrained side of his character, calling him a romantic hero. He also lauded Aditi Shankar, noting it as her best performance to date and acknowledging the difficulty of her role. Sona Olickal’s debut was described as promising, with Bala marking her as a talent to watch.
Musically, Bala singled out composer Hesham Abdul Wahab, referring to him as a “hero” of the film and underscoring the importance of the score to the overall experience. On direction, Bala praised Srikanth for staying true to the romantic musical genre while demonstrating solid craftsmanship.
The technical crew includes cinematographer Aravind Viswanathan, editor Nash, art director Raj Kamal, sound designer Renjith Venugopal, Dolby Atmos mixer T. Uday Kumar, colorist Arun Sangameshwar, and costume designer Navadevi Rajkumar. Vignesh Srikanth also contributed lyrics for the soundtrack. The film’s release is scheduled for theatres on this day, with audience reactions and further reviews expected to follow.
