Rapper Hanumankind was noted to be quite excited while talking about his first film acting gig in Aashiq Abu’s upcoming directional, Rifle Club. In his cover story with Rolling Stone India, the artist commented, “Aashiq Abu reached out to me in February or March,” continuing, “He saw something in me that made him take a chance, and I’m incredibly grateful for that.” The movie, which wrapped up filming in July, is eagerly anticipated and is now making strides through the final stages of post-production, gearing up for its cinematic release.
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Just Starting out? Uncover the catalyst that propelled Hanumankind into the world of acting.
HMK’s shot at fame earlier this year with the release of his English chart-topper Big Dawgs had everyone googling Sooraj Cherukat. Yet this time, he returns not as rapper Hanumankind but as actor Sooraj. With the ongoing buzz surrounding the rapper, it is no wonder that he is also about to make ripples with his role. In his words, “We didn’t start out planning to write music for the movie. It was more about me playing a character, but if we do end up creating a song for it, that would be amazing. If not, I’m just grateful for the opportunity to try.”
HMK believes that it was the music video for Big Dawgs that served the double purpose of becoming his audition tape. Given Sooraj’s passionate approach towards the character, he has been cast to portray the role of Anurag Kashyap’s son Bheera in the upcoming film.
Rifle Club: What to expect?
Joining the likes of Anurag Kashyap in this cinematic adventure are a bunch of talented folks including: Darshana Rajendran, Win C, The Baby Jean, Vishnu Agasthya, Surabhi Lakshmi, Ramzan Muhammed, Vijayaraghavan and Unimaya Prasad.
Debuting a script by three geniuses: Syam Pushkaran, Dileesh Pothan and Sharaf-Suhas, the title itself hints at a action-filled thriller or adventure movie. Their collaboration on Rifle Club promises to deliver a script rich with nuance and bristling with intensity.
From the title itself, to envision Rifle Club is to conjure up images of darkened alleyways, the metallic scent of gunpowder, and the resolute gaze of characters embroiled in a battle of wits and wills. Choregraphed fight sequences with the combination of Anurag Kashyap’s dapper wit, is to be expected on screen. Hanumankind’s debut will also be looked at from a critical eye so as to measure the extent of his capability.
With all eyes trained on the release, it is not just the debut of a musician as an actor that is awaited but the birth of a cinematic experience that promises to engrain itself in the minds of its audience.
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