Mr Zoo Keeper
| Mr Zoo Keeper | |
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| Directed by | J. Suresh |
| Written by | J. Suresh |
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| Cinematography | Tanveer Mohidin |
| Edited by | Azeeb KS |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production company | J4 Studios |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Mr Zoo Keeper is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Suresh, starring Pugazh and Shirin Kanchwala in the lead roles. The film is produced by S. Rajarathinam and A. Arockiadass under J4 Studios banner and the technical team consists of music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer Tanveer Mohidin, and editior Azeeb KS.
Mr Zoo Keeper is scheduled to release in theatres on 27 June 2025.
Cast
[edit]- Pugazh
- Shirin Kanchwala
- Singampuli
- Imman Annachi
- Pyramid Kumar
- Marimuthu
Production
[edit]On 20 March 2022, Yuvan Shankar Raja released the first look poster of the film titled Mr Zoo Keeper in the Cooku with Comali 3 show, having television-actor-turned-comedian Pugazh in his debut as the male lead.[1] The film is written and directed by J. Suresh who earlier directed Ennavalle (2000)[2] and Shirin Kanchwala was roped in to portray as the female lead opposite to Pugazh.[3] Apart from Pugazh and Shirin, the film also features Marimuthu, Singampuli,[4] Imman Annachi[5] and Pyramid Kumar in key roles.[6] The film is produced by S. Rajarathinam and A. Arockiadass under J4 Studios banner[7] and the technical team consists of music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer Tanveer Mohidin, editor Azeeb KS, art director Samuel Rajan and stunt choreographer Pradeep Dinesh.[8]
It was reported that the principal photography began on 20 March 2022 in Ooty.[9] In late-May 2022, Pugazh announced that the filming to be carried out in Philippines.[10] Shirin in an interview revealed that filming took place in a tiger park in Thailand.[11]
Music
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| Studio | U1 Records | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | U1 Records | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
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The film has music and background composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.[12] The first single "Kuttipuli" was released on 17 January 2024.[13] The second single "Santhosha Saaral Mazhai" was released on 6 February 2024.[14] The third single "Neethane Enadhu Thozhamai" was released on 14 March 2024.[15]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kuttipuli" | Gangai Amaren | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Anthony Daasan | |
| 2. | "Santhosha Saaral Mazhai" | Gangai Amaren, Snehan | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Adithya RK | |
| 3. | "Neethane Enadhu Thozhamai" | Snehan | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sai Vignesh |
Release
[edit]Mr Zoo Keeper is scheduled to release in theatres on 27 June 2025.[16] Earlier it was scheduled for 3 May 2024.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Features, C. E. (2022-03-20). "Comedian Pugazh turns hero with Mr Zoo Keeper". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "'Mr. Zoo Keeper' director Suresh praises Pugazh's acting skills". The Times of India. 2022-03-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2023-07-10). "Here's a new poster from Pugazh's Mr Zoo Keeper". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Pugazh reveals that people who were intimidated by 'Jurassic Park' will like 'Mr. Zoo Keeper". The Times of India. 2024-02-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-03-08). "Pugazh's Mr Zoo Keeper clears censorship formalities". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "'I've Washed Soiled Plates, Dirty Cars', Recalls Mr Zoo Keeper Hero Pugazh". Times Now. 2024-02-08. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "'மிஸ்டர் ஜூ கீப்பர்' திரைப்படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு!". News7 Tamil (in Tamil). 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Trailer of comedian Pugazh's emotional drama Zoo Keeper unveils a tender connection between a human and tiger". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Pugazh signs his next in the lead role". The Times of India. 2022-03-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Pugazh goes to Philippines for the shooting of his film 'Mr Zookeeper'". The Times of India. 2022-05-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Gupta, Rinku (2024-02-13). "Tiger tales: Actor actor Shirin Kanchwala on her 'Mr Zoo Keeper' experience". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-02-04). "Trailer of Pugazh's Mr Zoo Keeper out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-01-17). "'Kuttipuli' first single from Mr Zoo Keeper out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-02-06). "'Santhosha Saaral Mazhai' song from Pugazh's Mr Zoo Keeper out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-03-15). "'Neethane Enadhu Thozhamai' song from Mr Zoo Keeper out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2025-06-05). "Pugazh's Mr Zoo Keeper to finally release this June". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-04-01). "Pugazh's Mr Zoo Keeper to release on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-06-18.