13-year-old ‘Jailer’ actor Rithvik Jothi Raj, who plays Rajinikanth’s grandson, reveals how boredom during video calls led to a business venture

Rithvik Jothi Raj, who plays Rajinikanth’s grandson in Jailer and Jailer 2, has revealed how a casual conversation with his friends during video calls eventually led to a business venture involving a website, online product sales and courses.

A clip from his recent interview has been circulating on social media, drawing attention to the young actor’s interests in coding, robotics and entrepreneurship.

How Rithvik Jothi Raj came up with the business idea

During the interview, Rithvik explained that the idea of starting the venture emerged spontaneously when he and his friends were looking for something to do during video calls.


He said, “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.”

When the interviewer asked him whether he knew coding, Rithvik said that he was familiar with Python. The interviewer expressed surprise, noting that she had learnt coding only during college. Rithvik responded that he had also received training in the subject.

The young actor further revealed his interest in building robots, highlighting his enthusiasm for technology beyond his acting career.

What does Rithvik’s website offer?

Sharing details about the venture, Rithvik said that the website sells products and offers courses. However, the business is still in its initial stages, and attracting visitors has been a challenge for the team.

The actor was candid about the website’s current reach, acknowledging that it does not receive many visitors yet. Despite this, the group continues to maintain the platform as it works towards developing the venture.

Rithvik Jothi Raj reveals details about his team

Rithvik also spoke about the people involved in the business. According to him, the venture has a core team of five members, with another five associated with the wider group.

Who is Rithvik Jothi Raj?

Rithvik Jothi Raj is a child actor from Coimbatore who initially gained recognition through online videos, including content in which he portrayed multiple characters. He subsequently ventured into films and appeared in projects such as O2, Sardar and Lucky Baskhar, working across South Indian film industries.

He became more widely recognised after playing Rajinikanth’s grandson in Jailer, which was released in 2023. Rithvik later returned to the role in its sequel, Jailer 2.

Beyond acting, his recent comments have brought his interests in coding, robotics and business into the spotlight, showcasing another side of the young performer.