Pugazh, the Cook with Comali sensation, who is now one of the most sought after comedy actors in Tamil cinema, is all set to make his debut as a lead actor. Yes! Pugazh will be turning a lead with the upcoming Tamil film, Mr Zoo Keeper which was officially announced through Cook with Comali's today (March 20) episode. The third season of Cook with Comali is currently underway and the show has garnered a good level of attention among the masses. In today's episode, the official announcement on Pugazh's film was made. The judges of the show, Chef Damu and Venkatesh Bhat, along with all other participants, wished Pugazh for the grand success of the film.

Pugazh sounded highly emotional and excited about the film and thanked the worldwide audience for making him what he is now. Pugazh revealed interesting details about the film, including that of the female lead and shoot plans. Shirin Kanchwala of Dikkiloona fame will be playing the female lead in this film which is directed by J Suresh who had earlier directed the Madhavan - Sneha starrer Ennavale. Ace composer Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing music for this film. It is indeed great to know that Yuvan will be scoring the music for Pugazh's first film as a lead actor.

Talking about the film, Pugazh said, "We are starting the film's shoot from March 20 (today). The first schedule will happen at Ooty after which we will go to the Philippines for the next schedule. We need to shoot with a real tiger and I have to train with that tiger for ten days before commencing the shoot and that will happen in Philippines. If people recognise me as Pugazh today, Cook with Comali show is the main reason. Wherever I go and whatever film I shoot for, people always talk to me about Cook with Comali. This show took me to family audiences across the world and they have given me this life. Announcing the project in front of them makes me happy".