[6][7] He received mainstream popularity in India and internationally with his track "Big Dawgs", which features the Hyderabad-based artist and producer Kalmi and he started his acting career through 2024 film Rifle Club.

[15][11] Cherukat began his career as a professional rapper by performing at NH7 Weekender, which is held in multiple cities and releasing his debut EP Kalari, in 2019.

[16] He took on the moniker of "Hanumankind" as a portmanteau of the popular Hindu deity Hanuman which personifies "honor, courage, and loyalty" and "mankind" which according to him, "describes the rest of the world around him".

[19][20] The accompanying music video directed by Bijoy Shetty, features Cherukat performing in a classic carnival attraction with motorcycles known as the wall of death.

[22] While living in Houston, Cherukat was exposed to Southern hip hop and listened to artists like Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, UGK, and DJ Screw.