
Once More(1997)
Tamil170 mins
Once More (1997) is a 170-minute Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring Mohan Raman, Vijay and Simran. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Once More stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Director:S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 July 1997
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A careless young man named Vijay asks an elderly man from a senior home to pretend to be his father for a business meeting. As they spend time together, they each help the other work through their personal struggles.
“A fake father, a real bond.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
170Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 July 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsOnceMore
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyfriendshipidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1








VijayVijay
→#2
SimranKavitha
→#3
Saroja DeviShantha
→#4
Sivaji GanesanGanesan
→#5
Anju AravindAnju
→#6
CharlieActor
→#7M
Mohan RamanActor
→#8
ManivannanActor
→#9
S. A. ChandrasekharDirector
→#10
R
R. SelvaCrew
→#11
T
Thalapathi DineshActor
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Once More
Actor-Kesavan Nair102 films →
Ashok-Music Composer53 films →
Actor-Composer37 films →
Ashok-Actor22 films →
Music Composer-Kesavan Nair19 films →
Ashok-Kesavan Nair15 films →
Actor-Actor14 films →
Actor-Ashok13 films →
Director-Actor13 films →
Actor-Composer13 films →
Director-Composer9 films →
Music Composer-Shanmugasundaram9 films →
Actor-Shanmugasundaram9 films →
Ashok-Actor8 films →
Director-Shanmugasundaram8 films →
Actor-Shanmugasundaram5 films →

