Sooraj Cherukat

Rapper, Musician, Songwriter

Indian Kerala, India

Quick Info

ProfessionRapper, Musician, Songwriter
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKerala, India
Stage NameHanumankind
Date of Birth17/10/1992
Age33 years

Latest News about Sooraj Cherukat

2025

Hanumankind gained international recognition when Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an event where the rapper performed his hit single Big Dawgs in front of approximately 13,000 Indian diaspora members from over 42 states. The performance marked a significant moment in bringing Indian hip-hop to mainstream political and cultural recognition.

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10"
WeightNot Known
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Tattoos
  • Left Upper Arm: A tearful eye
  • Back of Left Upper Arm
  • Left side of the stomach
  • Right Wrist
  • Right Upper Arm
  • Back (along the spine)
  • Right Shoulder
  • Left Index finger and pinky finger

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegePSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
DegreeBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Personal Life

HobbiesRapping, Freestyling, Music

Family

FatherWorked in the Oil Industry

Career

DebutNH7 Weekender (2019)
Notable Works
  • Kalari EP
  • Big Dawgs
  • Go To Sleep
  • Rush Hour
  • Skyline
  • Genghis
  • DAMNSON
  • Daily Dose
  • Super Mario
Collaborations
  • Parimal Shais
  • Brown Crew Productions
  • Bijoy Shetty
  • Kalmi
  • ASAP Rocky
  • Yashraj
Achievements
  • Winner of 2017 Mic Drop Tournament
  • Featured in Rolling Stone India's Future of Music Campaign
  • Big Dawgs achieved global viral success with unique cinematography and was featured on Kerala Tourism's official page
  • Big Dawgs debuted at #57 on Billboard Hot 100, earned Gold certification in New Zealand, and amassed over 100 million YouTube views

Favourites

Music Influences
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • J Cole
  • Logic
Activities
  • Freestyling with friends
  • Performing at music festivals

Style Quotient

Stage PresenceDynamic and compelling
Performance VenuesVarious shows across India

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Spent childhood in various countries including Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Italy, and the USA
2. Returned to India in 2012 for higher education
3. Worked as an intern at Goldman Sachs and later as an Operations Analyst
4. Participated in Innopreneurs Club at college
5. Started rapping freestyle at the age of fifteen
6. Spent childhood in Houston, USA, and various other countries including Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Italy
7. Released debut EP Kalari in July 2024 before Big Dawgs became a global sensation
8. Name Hanumankind is a portmanteau of the Hindu deity Hanuman and mankind
9. Acted in the 2024 Malayalam film Rifle Club directed by Aashiq Abu
10. Released 959 Mixtape on Soundcloud and sophomore EP Surface Level in 2020
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