Hanumankind Bio: Age, Real Name, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Songs, Albums & Career, Wife

Sooraj Cherukat, also known as Hanumankind, is a prominent Indian rapper, singer-songwriter, music producer, and actor known for blending global hip-hop influences with Indian roots, pioneering a powerful English rap style, achieving massive success with Big Dawgs that topped charts surpassing international artists, and representing Kerala’s emerging talent on the world stage through introspective lyrics, high-energy performances, and cultural fusion.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Sooraj Cherukat
• Stage Name: Hanumankind
• Born: October 15, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer, Actor
• Height: 1.75 m
• Religion: Hinduism
• Parents: Unni Cherukat and Jaya Cherukat
• Siblings: Sanjay Cherukat and Sneha Cherukat
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sooraj Cherukat was born on October 15, 1992, in Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala, India. Brought up by his parents Unni Cherukat, who worked for a leading oil company, and Jaya Cherukat, in a family that moved frequently due to his father’s job postings.

As a child, he lived in multiple countries including Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Egypt, Qatar, Italy, and France before settling in Houston, Texas, around second grade, where he spent his formative years exposed to diverse cultures and Texas hip-hop influences like DJ Screw, UGK, and Project Pat.

He completed early schooling in various locations due to relocations and later pursued higher education in India, earning a degree in Business Administration from PSG College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore. He briefly worked at Goldman Sachs after graduation but left corporate life to pursue music full-time. His ethnicity is Indian. His religion is Hinduism.

Career

Sooraj Cherukat began his music journey in his late teens, self-taught in production and rapping, releasing early tracks online. He debuted with the EP Kalari in 2019, featuring Daily Dose, marking his entry into India’s hip-hop scene. He gained prominence as a finalist on MTV Hustle in 2019, showcasing raw talent and melodic rap.

He signed with Gully Gang Records, becoming one of its youngest members and bringing a unique global perspective. His breakthrough came with Big Dawgs (2024, featuring Kalmi), a high-energy track with a viral music video shot in a wall-of-death stunt, amassing hundreds of millions of views, topping Spotify India charts, and surpassing global artists like Kendrick Lamar and Eminem in streams.

He released projects like Circumstances (2018), Bombay Dreams, New Life, and Champagne Talk, blending rap, R&B, indie, and pop with introspective and bold lyrics. He debuted as an actor and made his music direction debut in films like I Want to Talk. His work promotes cultural fusion, positivity, and boundary-pushing in Indian hip-hop, earning him international recognition.

Awards and Nominations

• MTV EMA Best India Act (2023)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @hanumankind
• YouTube Channel: Hanumankind

Personal Life

Sooraj Cherukat, 33, has a height of 1.75 m. He is unmarried with no publicly known past relationships or children. He keeps personal life private, focusing on music creation, global travel, and artistic growth while crediting his nomadic childhood and family support for shaping his resilience, cultural adaptability, and drive to succeed in a competitive industry.

Net Worth

Sooraj Cherukat‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income primarily comes from:

• Music streaming royalties and sales on platforms like Spotify and YouTube with billions of views
• Live performances and international concerts
• Brand endorsements and ambassadorships
• Collaborations with global artists like Nick Jonas
• Record label deals and music production
• Awards-related visibility
• Digital content creation through social media influence and fan engagement

Discography

• Kalari (EP, 2019)
• Circumstances (Album, 2018)
• Bombay Dreams (Album)
• New Life (Album)
• Champagne Talk (Album)
• Big Dawgs (Single, 2024)