At just 13, Rithvik Jyothi Raj is exploring interests well beyond acting. The young actor, who played Rajinikanth’s grandson in ‘Jailer’ and returned for ‘Jailer 2’, has revealed that he runs a startup with his friends. Alongside coding, he is also keen on robotics, music and writing.
Rithvik Jyothi Raj reveals how he started a software company with friends
Rithvik Jyothi Raj first appeared in ‘Jailer’ and has since reprised his role in ‘Jailer 2’, which is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and stars Rajinikanth, with SJ Suryah among the cast members he mentioned. He shared details of his startup in a recent interview with Cinema Vikatan.He said he and his friends decided to build something of their own because they knew coding. “We have a startup, but we are not earning any money from it yet,” he said. The group created a website after thinking about how to use their skills, and the team has five members. Rithvik is also interested in Python programming and building robots. The startup is still at an early stage, and he has not revealed its valuation or any personal wealth figures.
‘Jailer 2’ actor Rithvik on working with Rajinikanth and Nelson Dilipkumar
Rithvik also spoke about working with Rajinikanth again. He said he was happy to get another chance to act alongside the superstar. “When I acted in the first ‘Jailer,’ I never thought there would be a second part. Acting in even one Rajini sir film is a big thing. So, I was very happy when they called me again,” he said.He described Rajinikanth as friendly and said the veteran actor watched other performers on set even when he did not have a scene. He also recalled that SJ Suryah would repeat scenes until they came out well. Director Nelson Dilipkumar, he added, often teased him about eating uthappam every day.
Rithvik’s future plans go beyond acting and his startup
Despite his growing screen experience, Rithvik hopes to take on bigger roles. He wants to play the lead in a film centred on children and is keen to explore storytelling and filmmaking. “I want to become a comic book writer,” he said, adding that he would like to write and direct stories in genres such as horror, fantasy, adventure, comedy and mystery.He also enjoys reading books and playing games. His YouTube channel helped introduce him to a wider audience. For now, he is building his skills while continuing to pursue acting opportunities.