The trailer of Once More has arrived, offering a closer look at Vignesh Srikanth’s upcoming romantic drama starring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar. Running for around two-and-a-half minutes, the trailer introduces a young man still grappling with the emotional weight of a previous relationship, even as another woman enters his life hoping to win his heart.

At the centre of the story is Arjun Das’ character, who appears unable to completely move on from his past. While his previous relationship continues to cast a shadow over his present, Aditi Shankar’s character attempts to build a connection with him. The resulting conflict forms the emotional core of the film, with the trailer suggesting a story less concerned with the mechanics of falling in love and more interested in what happens when someone is unable to let go.

Sona Olickal also plays a significant role in the film as another of the protagonist’s love interests. The dynamic between the three characters appears to drive much of the drama, with the film exploring the complications that arise when love, memory and the need for closure overlap.

Rather than presenting heartbreak simply as an obstacle before a conventional happy ending, Once More seems to approach it as part of a larger process of healing. The trailer touches upon ideas of second chances and emotional closure, suggesting that moving forward can sometimes require confronting what has been left unresolved.

For Arjun Das, the film marks another opportunity to explore a romantic lead after building a reputation through more intense and dramatic roles. His distinctive voice and screen presence have made him a recognisable performer in Tamil cinema, and Once More places him in a more emotionally driven setting.

A debutant director and Hesham Abdul Wahab’s Tamil debut

Once More marks the directorial debut of Vignesh Srikanth, who has also written the screenplay and penned the film’s lyrics. The project is backed by Yuvaraj Ganesan under the Million Dollar Studios banner.

The film brings together a cast that includes Devadarshini and Dravid Selvam, alongside Arjun Das, Aditi Shankar and Sona Olickal. Behind the camera, cinematographer Aravind Viswanathan, editor Nash and art director Raj Kamal form part of the principal technical team. Ranjith Venugopal has handled sound design, while Navadevi Rajkumar is the costume designer.

One of the film’s major musical attractions is Hesham Abdul Wahab, who makes his Tamil debut as composer with Once More. The composer has become a familiar name among South Indian audiences through films including Hridayam and Hi Nanna, with his melodic approach earning him a strong following. Although Once More was announced some time ago, Hesham has subsequently had other Tamil projects reach audiences, making this project particularly interesting for listeners who have followed his work.

The makers have already begun building anticipation through promotional material, including the film’s jukebox and videos for several songs. Among them, Vaa Kannamma has attracted attention on social media, adding a musical component to the film’s promotional campaign.

Interestingly, Once More shares its title with the 1997 Tamil film directed by SA Chandrasekhar, which featured Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay and Simran. The new film, however, tells an entirely different story and is positioned as a contemporary relationship drama.

With the cast and crew currently stepping up promotions, Once More is gearing up for its theatrical release on August 28. For a film built around heartbreak, second chances and the possibility of finding love after loss, the real question is whether Arjun Das’ character can finally make peace with his past before embracing what lies ahead.

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The first teaser of Cosmic Samson, titled Curtain Raiser, is here, and it wastes little time establishing that this is unlikely to be a conventional superhero story. Headlined by Sandeep Pradeep, the upcoming Malayalam film introduces its protagonist through a deceptively casual rooftop sequence that ends with a rather unfortunate encounter with a car.

The 1-minute-24-second teaser begins at night, with a lone man seated on a rooftop and looking out over a sprawling city beneath a full moon. The mood is initially serene, helped along by the familiar strains of Ekaantha Chandrike from In Harihar Nagar. The nostalgia is interrupted when Samson receives a phone call from his father, played by veteran actor Mukesh.

“Hi Appa,” Samson says when he answers.

His father immediately wants to know where he is and why he has not returned home despite it being past 11 pm. Samson, seemingly in no hurry, tells him that he is “just chilling to some music”. His father’s response is considerably less relaxed. He orders his son to stop chilling and come home, to which Samson casually promises that he will be there soon.

That is when the teaser reveals its first glimpse of Samson’s apparent superpower. Without getting up or even breaking much of a sweat, he simply launches himself off the rooftop from his seated position. The camera remains behind as the night sky fills the frame, followed by the unmistakable sound of a heavy impact.

The next shot reveals the consequences. Samson is standing in front of a badly damaged car. “Bloody hell, I’m screwed. Ah, whatever!” he says before the teaser cuts to black.

The sequence offers little in the way of conventional plot information, but it does establish the film’s tone. Rather than presenting its superhero as an imposing figure who has complete control over his abilities, Cosmic Samson appears to be leaning into the humour and awkwardness that can come with discovering extraordinary powers.

From the team behind Minnal Murali

Directed by Abhijith Joseph, best known for the investigative thriller John Luther, Cosmic Samson is written by the filmmaker along with Abhikersh Vasanth. The film also features Miya George, Anuraj OB, Alphonse Puthren and Althaf Salim, along with several new faces.

The project is being positioned as a fantasy-driven superhero origin story, placing it in the increasingly prominent space occupied by Malayalam films such as Minnal Murali and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. The teaser, however, suggests that Cosmic Samson could be taking a considerably more irreverent route with the genre.

The film also has an important connection to Minnal Murali behind the camera. Hollywood stunt director Vlad Rimburg, who choreographed the action in Basil Joseph’s superhero film, is handling the action sequences here as well. With the makers reportedly aiming to make the action one of the film’s attractions, his involvement adds another layer of anticipation.

Sibi Mathew Alex has composed the music, with Deepak D Menon serving as cinematographer and Chaman Chakko handling the editing. The film is produced by Sophia Paul under the Weekend Blockbusters banner, in association with Manuel Cruz Darwin’s D Group. Weekend Blockbusters, which previously backed Minnal Murali, is producing its 10th film with Cosmic Samson.

The film is currently expected to reach theatres in October 2026 and is planned for release in Malayalam along with Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi versions.

For Sandeep Pradeep, Cosmic Samson arrives after a particularly strong run of films. The actor has earned attention for his performances in Falimy, Alappuzha Gymkhana, Padakkalam and Dinjith Ayyathan’s Eko.

With Curtain Raiser choosing humour over exposition, the makers have kept the mystery around Samson’s abilities largely intact. Whether he grows into the superhero suggested by the title or continues crashing into trouble remains to be seen. For now, the teaser’s message is simple: Cosmic Samson may be super, but he is clearly still figuring things out.

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Suriya’s Karuppu has reached a significant milestone at the box office. The film has completed 100 days in theatres today, Sunday, marking an extraordinary theatrical run that has seen it cross the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide. The achievement makes Karuppu the highest-grossing film of Suriya’s career and caps what has been a remarkable turnaround for the actor at the box office.

The milestone was commemorated by the film’s production house, Dream Warrior Pictures, as well as director RJ Balaji, who also plays a pivotal role in the film. Taking to social media, the production banner thanked audiences for their sustained support throughout the film’s theatrical journey.

“From the first show to the 100th day, your love has been the heartbeat of Karuppu. Thank you to all our audiences and Anbaana Fans for standing with us through this incredible journey.”

The reference to “Anbaana Fans” carries particular significance for Suriya’s followers. The phrase is associated with the actor’s fan base and also features prominently in Karuppu, making the production house’s message an acknowledgement of both the film and the community that helped drive its success.

RJ Balaji, meanwhile, described the film’s run as a “fairytale journey” and credited its appeal to audiences cutting across social and cultural boundaries.

“100 days of a fairytale journey..! Different beliefs, different cultures, different generations, yet Karuppu lives on etched deep in the hearts of people across the globe.!!! A generational blockbuster..!!! Thank you God..!”

Balaji added, “Thank you People.! Couldn’t have asked for a better reception & recognition.! Godwilling… The journey will continue… Karuppa, come along too.”

Suriya also expressed his gratitude to audiences for embracing the film and making its success possible. The actor thanked viewers “for owning and celebrating” Karuppu, while emphasising that its achievement ultimately belonged to them.

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Suriya’s box office resurgence continues

The 100-day milestone arrives at an interesting point in Suriya’s career. While Karuppu has established itself as his biggest theatrical grosser, his latest release Vishwanath and Sons has also been enjoying a strong run at the box office.

On its 10th day, the film reportedly collected Rs 1.19 crore net in India, according to Sacnilk. The film had already crossed Rs 110 crore worldwide within its first three days, making it the fastest Suriya starrer to reach the milestone. Its worldwide gross has since crossed Rs 160 crore, according to the latest available figures from Sacnilk.

The continued performance of Vishwanath and Sons gives Suriya a rare back-to-back box office success story, with Karuppu’s blockbuster run helping create considerable momentum around his subsequent release. The film’s success has also reinforced the commercial value of Suriya’s recent choices at a time when the actor has been looking to expand his range while maintaining his theatrical appeal.

Suriya’s upcoming slate promises further variety. He is set to collaborate with Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan on a project featuring Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. He is also reuniting with Jai Bhim filmmaker TJ Gnanavel for another highly anticipated film.

For now, however, Karuppu’s 100-day celebration remains the headline achievement. Crossing Rs 300 crore worldwide and becoming the biggest grosser of Suriya’s career, the film has turned what might once have seemed like an ambitious box office target into a landmark moment for the actor and his audience.

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