PM Modi gives shoutout to rapper Hanumankind's latest track 'Run It Up'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Keralaborn rapper Sooraj Cherukat known professionally as Hanumankind for his recent song Run It Up which is gaining international recognition for promoting Indias traditional culturePM Modis highlights Run It Up successIn the 120th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat PM Modi highlighted the tracks role in showcasing Indian martial arts globallyOur traditional games are increasingly becoming integrated into mainstream culture The latest track by the famous rapper Hanumankind Run It Up is gaining significant popularity at the moment the Prime Minister saidHe further praised the 33yearold rapper for integrating traditional Indian martial arts such as Kalaripayattu Gatka and ThangTa into the song noting I congratulate Hanumankind that due to his efforts people of the world are getting to know about our traditional martial artsThe Prime Minister also shared his appreciation on social media writing Be it Fiji Mauritius Guyana Suriname and Trinidad amp Tobago our cultural linkages are thriving MannKiBaatBe it Fiji Mauritius Guyana Suriname and Trinidad amp Tobago our cultural linkages are thriving MannKiBaat pictwittercomV5wTZ2ogZUmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi March 30 2025Additionally a post from the official PMO X handle stated Renowned rapper Hanumankinds new song has become quite popular these days Our traditional Martial Arts like Kalaripayattu Gatka and ThangTa have been included in itRenowned rapper Hanumankinds new song has become quite popular these days Our traditional Martial Arts like Kalaripayattu Gatka and ThangTa have been included in it pictwittercomVXZdLek2qSmdash PMO India PMOIndia March 30 2025About HanumankindThe rapper gained worldwide recognition with his hit track Big Dawgs from 2024 He slashed global records with the track and also surpassed Kendrick Lamarrsquos lsquoNot Like Usrsquo on Spotifys Global ChartHanumankinds Run It Up has continued to dominate the music scene securing the top spot on the Official Asian Music Chart for three consecutive weeksThe music video for Run It Up pays tribute to Indias rich cultural diversity by blending elements of folk traditions with martial arts adding a visual dimension to the celebration of the countrys heritageHailing from Malappuram Kerala Sooraj released his first single Daily Dose in his debut EP Kalari in 2019 He grew up in Houston Texas where he attended Houston Community College In 2012 he returned to India and enrolled at PSG College in Coimbatore to study Business Administration He completed an internship at Goldman Sachs in 2014 and later worked as an Operations Analyst at the company for over a year starting in 2017 Following this he left Goldman Sachs to join BigCity Promotions as an Alliance amp Partnership SpecialistHis other popular tracks include lsquoGenghisrsquo lsquoSkylinersquo lsquoDamnsonrsquo lsquoSouthsidersquo and lsquoRush Hourrsquo among others His style has been largely influenced by Kendrick Lamar J Cole and Logic which has solidified his position in Desi Indian hip hopwith inputs from ANI