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Once More (1997): Cast & Plot

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Once More is a 1997 family film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Vijay as Vijay, B. Saroja Devi and Simran.

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Once More (1997) movie poster
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Genre
Family
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Once More About?

The premise of Once More without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Vijey, a carefree young man, convinces Selvam—a resident of a senior home—to pose as his father so he can seal a crucial business deal. As the ruse progresses, the unlikely duo confront their own difficulties, forming a supportive bond that helps each navigate personal challenges and grow.

Once More Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • flirting
  • impersonation
  • marital separation
  • irresponsibility
  • affection
  • business
  • death of father
  • actor shares first name with character
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Cast & crew

Once More Cast & Characters

Vijay leads the cast as Vijay, with B. Saroja Devi as Shantha and Simran as Kavitha. Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Once More Plot Summary

What happens in Once More from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the scenic hills of Ooty, Vijay is introduced as a young businessman whose sole aim in life is to have fun. He sits at the helm as the managing director of a large tea estate, but his carefree lifestyle and constant partying push the company toward steep losses. To steady the ship, Vijay invites his father, who is abroad in the United States, to India to sign some crucial documents. Tragedy strikes when that father dies in a plane crash on the way home, leaving Vijay facing a financial and personal crisis.

Full summary

The whole story of Once More, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Once More?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Vijay's role at the tea estate at the start of the film?

Details

Once More Also Known As

Also known as “OnceMore”.

Also known as
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FAQ

Once More FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Once More, each answered in a sentence.

When was Once More released?

Once More was released on July 4, 1997.

Who directed Once More?

Once More was directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar.

More films by S. A. Chandrasekhar

Who is in the cast of Once More?

Once More stars Vijay as Vijay, B. Saroja Devi as Shantha and Simran as Kavitha, among 5 credited actors.

Does Once More have a post-credit scene?

No. Once More has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Once More in?

The original language of Once More is Tamil.

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