Mr.Zoo Keeper

Storyline

Chinna Thambi (Pugazh), a naive and big-hearted man from the Nilgiris, stumbles upon a tiger cub and mistakes it for a stray kitten. Driven by compassion, he brings it home and secretly raises it with his wife Deepika (Shirin Kanchwala). What begins as a kind gesture quickly turns into a series of hilarious misadventures, as the cub’s growing size and mischief cause chaos in their lives.Meanwhile, forest officials, led by Ranger Abdullah, launch a massive search for the missing cub. Caught between love for the animal and fear of the law, Chinna Thambi must make a difficult choice. The film blends humor, adventure, and heartfelt emotion, ultimately delivering a message on responsibility, coexistence, and the bond between humans and nature.

Tags

Tagline

Wild at Heart, Human at Soul.

Trivia

• Mr. Zoo Keeper marks Pugazh debut as a leading hero after gaining fame from comedy shows and supporting film roles.
• The film was shot extensively in the Nilgiris with real animal sequences, creating both technical and logistic challenges.
• Music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, reuniting him with director J. Suresh after more than a decade.

Goofs

• In one scene, Chinna Thambi is shown carrying the cub with a sack, but in the very next shot the sack disappears.
• A minor continuity error occurs when the cub is shown smaller in one scene and noticeably larger in the following sequence without a time gap.

Quotes

• Idhu puli da, aana enakku idhu kuzhandhai maari than.
• It is a tiger, but to me, it is just like a child.
• Manushan puliya paathal bayapadraan, aana puli manushanai paathal puriyuthu.
• Man fears the tiger, but the tiger only tries to understand man.

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• The opening credits roll with animated illustrations of forests and wild animals, blending humor with adventure.
• The end credits feature bloopers and behind the scenes moments with animals to add a light hearted touch.

Connections

• The film theme of human-animal bonding draws comparisons to Haathi Mere Saathi and Kaadan.
• Comedy sequences with Pugazh are reminiscent of his television persona, carrying his trademark humor into cinema.

Soundtracks

• Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, blending lighthearted tunes with emotional depth:
• Puliya Paartha Punnagai – Fun-filled intro song about innocence and adventure
• Nee En Uyir – Romantic melody between Chinna Thambi and Deepika
• Kuzhandhaiyin Kannil– Playful track showcasing the cub’s antics at home
• Kaadugal Kathaigal – Emotional ballad on the bond between man and nature
• Zoo Keeper Theme – Instrumental score balancing humor, chaos, and warmth