Who is Rithvik Jothi Raj? Meet Rajinikanth’s grandson in Jailer 2, a software company co-founder at 13

In Jailer 2, Rajinikanth’s Tiger Muthuvel Pandian takes on his enemies strategically, dealing with the villains one step at a time. However, the one time he unleashes his fury without a second thought is when his grandson, Rithvik, is threatened. The dialogue, “Enoda Peran mela kai vecha enna agum.” (Do you know what happens when you lay hands on my grandson), captures MVP's fierce protectiveness towards the young boy. The child actor who plays Rithvik is Rithvik Jothi Raj. Having appeared in both Jailer and Jailer 2, he is an integral part of the story, with his scenes alongside Rajinikanth adding emotional weight to the plot. Here’s all you need to know about him.

At just 13, Rithvik Jothi Raj has interests that extend beyond acting. The young performer is also a co-founder of a software company and has an interest in coding and robotics. In a recent interview with Behindwoods, a clip of which is now circulating on social media, Rithvik spoke about how he and his friends came up with the idea of starting their venture. Jailer 2 actor explained that it began as a casual idea during video calls when they were looking for something to do.

“We were just bored during video calls, so we thought, why not create a website? That’s how it started. We know a little bit of coding, so we decided to give it a try,” he said.

During the interview, the interviewer asked Rithvik Jothi Raj if he knew how to code. He replied that he was familiar with Python, prompting the interviewer to express surprise and mention that she had learnt coding only in college. Rithvik explained that he had also been taught the subject. When asked about his other software skills, the young actor answered, “Creating robots. That’s about it.”

Rithvik also offered inputs about the company’s activities, explaining that it sells products and provides courses through its website. However, he said that the platform has not attracted many visitors so far. “We also sell things through our website and offer some courses there. But nobody really comes to the website. We’re just keeping it running for now,” he said.

Rithvik also offered inputs about the company’s activities, explaining that it sells products and provides courses through its website. However, he said that the platform has not attracted many visitors so far. “We also sell things through our website and offer some courses there. But nobody really comes to the website. We’re just keeping it running for now,” he said.