Once More(1997)
Once More is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay, Simran, and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The story follows a careless young businessman who hires an old man from a senior home to pose as his father after his real father dies in a plane crash. The old man's presence transforms the young man's life while also rekindling a lost love from his own past. The film incorporates footage from the 1963 film Iruvar Ullam as flashback scenes for Ganesan and Saroja Devi's characters. Once More was released on 4 July 1997 and became a commercial success. It was later remade in Telugu as Daddy Daddy in 1998.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 4 July 1997
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A young and carefree businessman named Vijay loses his father in a plane crash. To save his company, he hires a kind old man named Selvam to pretend to be his father. As Selvam teaches Vijay about responsibility, Vijay discovers Selvam's long-lost wife and tries to reunite them. Meanwhile, a new employee named Kavitha hides a dark secret that threatens Vijay's life.
“Love deserves a second chance”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Once More
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Deva & Charlie (37 films together), Manivannan & Charlie (22 films together), Deva & Charle (19 films together), and Manivannan & Charle (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Once More' was also used for a 2001 Telugu film, but they are not related stories.
- This was one of the few films where director S. A. Chandrasekhar worked with his son Vijay in a supporting role, not as the lead.
- The movie's plot involving a fake father was a popular theme in 90s Tamil cinema, often used for comedy and emotional drama.
- Actress Devayani, who played the female lead, was primarily known for dance and classical roles before this film.
- The soundtrack by Deva included a hit song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu', which was popular on radio at the time.
- Parts of the film were shot in a real senior citizen's home to add authenticity to the setting.
- The film's release faced competition from several big-budget action movies, affecting its initial box office performance.