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Kerala Rapper Hanumankind Conquers Spotify, Coachella, and Bollywood
19 Oct
Summary
- Sooraj Cherukat, aka Hanumankind, is a Kerala-born rapper taking the world by storm
- Performed at Coachella, topped Spotify charts, and now making Bollywood debut
- Blends hip-hop with death-defying stunts in "maut ka kuan" (well of death)
Over the past year, Kerala-born rapper Sooraj Cherukat, better known by his stage name Hanumankind, has been making waves in the global music scene. Born in 1992 in Malappuram, Kerala, Sooraj's early life was marked by frequent moves across continents, from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and eventually settling in Houston, Texas, in second grade.
Houston's vibrant Southern hip-hop culture left a lasting impression on Sooraj, shaping the foundation of his musical identity. After pursuing a business degree in India, he realized his true passion lay in music, and in 2019, he made his professional debut with the single "Daily Dose."
Hanumankind's real breakthrough came in 2024 with the track "Big Dawgs," which catapulted him to international fame, amassing over 132 million Spotify streams and 83 million YouTube views. The music video, shot in Ponnani, Kerala, features Sooraj performing death-defying stunts inside the "maut ka kuan," a classic carnival attraction where motorcyclists race inside a giant cylindrical pit.


