Hukum – Thalaivar Alappara
| "Hukum – Thalaivar Alappara" | |
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Official single cover | |
| Single by Anirudh Ravichander | |
| from the album Jailer | |
| Language | Tamil |
| Released | 17 July 2023 |
| Recorded | May 2023 |
| Studio | Albuquerque Records, Chennai |
| Genre | Filmi |
| Length | 3:27 |
| Label | Sun Pictures |
| Composer(s) | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Lyricist(s) | Super Subu |
| Producer(s) | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Jailer track listing | |
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| Music video | |
| "Hukum – Thalaivar Alappara" on YouTube | |
"Hukum – Thalaivar Alappara" (transl. Order - Leader's Rampage) or simply "Hukum" is a Tamil-language song composed and sung by Anirudh Ravichander and written by Super Subu, for the soundtrack album of the 2023 film Jailer. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, starred Rajinikanth. The song was released on 17 July 2023 as the second single from the album.
"Hukum" was conceived as a fan anthem for Rajinikanth. Upon release, it became a pop-culture phenomenon with fans posting edits for sports and film favorites. The song peaked as the number three on Billboard India Songs and other national charts in music and video platforms. Super Subu won the Best Lyricist award at the 3rd IIFA Utsavam.