Meet Hanumankind, the Big Dawgs hitmaker and rapper who joins Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan

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Hanumankind, famously recognized as Sooraj Cherukat, is a rapper hailing from Kerala who gained widespread attention with his hip-hop track Big Dawgs last year. The song’s popularity catapulted him to international fame, culminating in his performance at Coachella. Simultaneously, he has been making significant strides in the South Indian music scene as well.

Firstly, it’s worth noting that Hanumankind began his acting career with the Malayalam film “Rifle Club.” Currently, he is preparing for a collaboration on the movie “Jana Nayagan,” starring Thalapathy Vijay. Before we delve into the specifics of this intriguing project, let’s familiarize ourselves with Hanumankind a bit more.

Meet Hanumankind

2019 marked my entry into the enchanting realm of music with my first EP, Kalari. This masterpiece featured the captivating single, Daily Dose. My journey took a significant turn when I graced the stage at NH7 Weekender, but it was the electrifying Big Dawgs performance in 2024 that catapulted me to stardom as Hanumankind!

The song, produced alongside Kalmi, gained immense popularity due to its bold music video shot within a well of death in Malappuram. A revamped version including A$AP Rocky catapulted it onto the global stage.

2024 saw the first appearance of Humankind on the big screen in Rifle Club, directed by Aashiq Abu. He also lent his voice to songs such as Maadeva for Popcorn Monkey Tiger and The Last Dance for Aavesham starring Fahadh Faasil. In 2025, he took the stage at Coachella and a political rally in New York City. His newest single, Run It Up, is quickly becoming popular.

Hanumankind joins hands with Anirudh Ravichander

Humanity is embarking on a fresh endeavor in Tamil cinema, partnering with Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. Led by director H Vinoth, this venture has sparked significant interest, as it will be the actor’s final film role before fully committing to politics.

The rapper shared that he lent his rapping skills to a track in the movie, which was produced by Anirudh Ravichander. In an interview with Ananda Vikatan, Hanumankind confirmed the partnership, stating, “I created an outstanding rap piece for Thalapathy Vijay in Jana Nayagan, made by Anirudh.

Despite Hanumankind keeping the specifics of the song’s theme and tone under wraps, the announcement has ignited enthusiasm among fans. The news swiftly spread across social media platforms, with followers anxiously looking forward to the launch of this much-anticipated track. Fans are thrilled about the blend of Hanumankind’s unique style with Anirudh’s music.

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2025-05-05 12:37