[10] In the video, the opening screen displays a typical "Warning" message indicating that the stunts were performed by professionals and advising viewers not to attempt them.
[13][12] Its success led to Hanumankind being featured on the cover of Spotify's Global Hip Hop Playlist and signing with Capitol Records.
[14][15] Outside of India, the song peaked within the top ten in countries including Australia, Austria, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, and Brazil.
Its viral fame was majorly helped by users of video platforms reacting to its audiovisuals for the first time; one of them from streamer Shaquille Davis notably praised its production, identifying Hanumankind's Texas rap influences as well as his fashion reminiscent of Freddie Mercury.
[16][10] Samaah Noor Sheikh, writing for The Print, criticized the American streamer IShowSpeed for repeatedly asking "Why does he sound good?"
[18] "Big Dawgs" has reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the most recent chart, marking a significant achievement for both artists.