‘Once More’ movie review: Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar shine in fresh romance
Chennai: Director Vignesh Srikanth’s romance drama finds charm in its quieter moments, but its emotional core wobbles in the latter half.
Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar shine in a fresh romance that loses steam, is how critics are describing ‘Once More’, which released this week.
The film follows a familiar template Tamil cinema has used several times over the last few years.Guy sees girl. Guy follows girl. Guy stalks girl. Eventually, girl falls for him.
Some heroes have actually made entire careers doing just this. But Vignesh Srikanth attempts to give the trope a fresh spin. In its quieter moments, ‘Once More’ finds real charm, largely thanks to the earnest performances of its lead pair Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar.
Arjun Das, known for his intense roles, shows a softer side, while Aditi Shankar brings warmth and spark to her character.
However, according to early reviews, the film loses momentum in the second half, with its emotional core wobbling when it should soar.’Once More’ is now playing in theatres.
