"His new song ‘Run It Up’ is becoming quite famous"
Hanumankind has gained recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The PM praised him for showcasing India’s traditional martial arts in the music video for his latest song ‘Run It Up’.
During the 120th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted Hanumankind’s role in bringing martial arts such as Kerala’s Kalaripayattu, Gatka, and Thang-Ta to a global audience.
He said: “Friends, our indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture.
“You all must be knowing the famous rapper Hanumankind.
“His new song ‘Run It Up’ is becoming quite famous these days.
“Our traditional martial arts like Kalaripayattu, Gatka and Thang-Ta have been included in it.
“I congratulate Hanumankind that due to his efforts, people of the world are getting to know about our traditional martial arts.”
Hanumankind gained international fame in 2024 with ‘Big Dawgs’, a hit music video featuring stunt drivers performing in a “well of death”.
His latest track ‘Run It Up‘ continues to explore India’s cultural heritage, incorporating traditional folk performances and martial arts.
One striking scene features the rapper running through a crowd wearing identical clothes, reflecting on his struggles.
The video also spotlights Kandanar Kelan Theyyam, a ritual that draws parallels between Hanumankind and the legendary warrior figure.
Since the song’s release, fans have said Hanumankind is putting India on the global music stage.
One fan wrote: “Bro uniting the north and south while most unemployed guys are dividing these days.”
Another said: “He is proving he is made different not any Indian rapper but a rapper from India.”
A third added:
“Hanumankind is the biggest advocate for ‘Make in India’.”
Beyond music, Hanumankind made his acting debut in 2024 with Rifle Club, a Malayalam film directed by Aashiq Abu.
The movie starred Anurag Kashyap, Vijayaraghavan, Dileesh Pothan, Vani Viswanath, Suresh Krishna, Vineeth Kumar, Ramzan Muhammed, and Surabhi Lakshmi.
With his growing influence in music and cinema, Hanumankind is emerging as a prominent voice in contemporary Indian culture.
Unlike other Indian rappers, Hanumankind raps in English and that is down to his time spent in Houston, Texas.
Hanumankind’s songs often explore the struggles of southern Indian street life, blending hard-hitting vocal delivery with catchy rhythms. Occasionally, tabla beats and synthesisers complement his verses.
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