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Arjun Das calls Once More a love letter to Mani Ratnam
Actor Arjun Das has described his upcoming romantic drama Once More as a 'love letter' to filmmaker Mani Ratnam. Speaking at the film's trailer launch, Das said the film, directed by Vignesh…
Actor Arjun Das has described his upcoming romantic drama Once More as a 'love letter' to filmmaker Mani Ratnam. Speaking at the film's trailer launch, Das said the film, directed by Vignesh Srikanth, is a 'clean, beautiful and realistic emotional drama' with healing and hope. He said he took on the softer role after being repeatedly asked to move away from violent characters.
Das recalled an elderly woman at a theatre who urged him to do a film 'without blood, cuts, stabbings and knives', and said Once More is for her and others who wanted that change. He praised co-stars Aditi Shankar and Sona Olickal as the 'pillars' of the film, saying their support helped him feel comfortable playing a romantic lead. The actor emphasised the film avoids abusive language and toxicity, and respects women. Once More is set for release on August 28.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Das, best known for violent roles in films like Kaithi and Master, has built a fan base on intensity. A shift to a clean romance is a significant test of his range and could expand his market beyond action-heavy parts. The film's release on August 28 places it in a busy late-August window, its first weekend performance will signal whether audiences accept Das in a softer avatar. The explicit invocation of Mani Ratnam's name also sets a high benchmark for the film's emotional and visual quality, which may raise expectations among Ratnam's loyal fans.
Source: cinemaexpress.com
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