Daijiworld Media Network - Chennai

Chennai, Aug 25: Director Vignesh Srikanth has revealed that his upcoming film 'Once More', starring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar, is based on a particular phase of his personal life.

The film, which is scheduled for worldwide release on August 28, was discussed by the director during its trailer launch event.

"This (the film) is a particular part of my personal life that I have made as a story for the big screens. I was in a very dark time. When I was in that time, the things that I went through -- somehow, I was able to see it as a particular point in cinema. I was able to turn it into a story," Vignesh Srikanth said.

He said that while adapting his experiences into a screenplay, he wanted the film to have a hopeful tone.

"When I was changing it, I wanted to turn it into a hopeful film. That's what this film is about," he said.

Explaining the title, the director said the film seeks to convey the message that things will eventually get better.

"That's why we went with the title, 'Once More'. Somehow, everything will turn out better," he said.

Vignesh Srikanth said he spent three years writing the film and another two years waiting for it to materialise.

"The three years that I wrote this film, the two years that I waited for this film, I was able to turn it into a film. This is my memory of that thing. When I see this, I feel very fulfilled. I feel very happy. What's in this film is my heart. What's in this film is my passion," he said.

'Once More' stars Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar in the lead, with model-turned-actress Sona Olickal playing a pivotal role.

The film has also attracted attention as it marks the Tamil debut of acclaimed Malayalam music director Hesham Abdul Wahab, known for chartbuster music in films including 'Hridayam' and 'Hi Nanna'.

The technical team includes cinematographer Aravind Viswanathan, editor Nash and art director Raj Kamal.

Vignesh Srikanth has penned the lyrics for the songs, with some of the tracks already gaining popularity. Navadevi Rajkumar has designed the costumes, while Apsar has choreographed the dance sequences.

Renjith Venugopal has handled sound design and Arun Sangameshwar has served as the colourist.

Harish Durairaj is the executive producer, while Vijay MP is the creative producer.

The film has been produced by Yuvaraj Ganesan under the banner of Million Dollar Studios and is slated to hit screens worldwide on August 28.