Rishi Rithvik
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Rishi Rithvik is a talented Indian actor who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born in 1984, Rishi initially pursued a career as a professional athlete, competing between 2001 and 2007, before transitioning into software engineering. His passion for performance and storytelling eventually led him to explore acting, marking the start of his cinematic journey. Rishi made his acting debut in the crime drama Attu (2017), where he portrayed a Chennai-based gangster, earning recognition for his intense preparation and authentic portrayal. He continued to build his career with notable performances in films such as Marijuana (2020), Dola (2021), and Raid (2023), where critics praised his ability to bring depth and intensity to his characters. Known for his dedication to physically and mentally transforming for roles, Rishi has established himself as a committed and versatile actor in modern Tamil cinema. Today, he is regarded as a rising talent, respected for his commitment to authenticity, engaging screen presence, and willingness to take on challenging roles.
Rishi Rithvik is a talented Indian actor who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born in 1984, Rishi initially pursued a career as a professional athlete, competing between 2001 and 2007, before transitioning into software engineering. His passion for performance and storytelling eventually led him to explore acting, marking the start of his cinematic journey. Rishi made his acting debut in the crime drama Attu (2017), where he portrayed a Chennai-based gangster, earning recognition for his intense preparation and authentic portrayal. He continued to build his career with notable performances in films such as Marijuana (2020), Dola (2021), and Raid (2023), where critics praised his ability to bring depth and intensity to his characters. Known for his dedication to physically and mentally transforming for roles, Rishi has established himself as a committed and versatile actor in modern Tamil cinema. Today, he is regarded as a rising talent, respected for his commitment to authenticity, engaging screen presence, and willingness to take on challenging roles.
Rishi Rithvik is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Known for his intense performances and dedication to character transformation, he made his debut in the gangster drama Attu (2017) and gained recognition for films like Marijuana (2020), Dola (2021), and Raid (2023). Born in 1984, Rishi transitioned from a career as a professional athlete and software engineer to acting, bringing authenticity and commitment to each role he portrays.
Rishi Rithvik is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Tamil film
industry. Known for his intense performances and dedication to character transformation, he made his debut in the gangster drama Attu (2017) and gained recognition for films like Marijuana (2020), Dola (2021), and Raid (2023). Born in 1984, Rishi transitioned from a career as a professional athlete and software engineer to acting, bringing authenticity and commitment to each role he portrays.
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Personal details
- Height 5′ 9″
- Born · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Actor
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Rishi Rithvik is a Tamil film actor known for his intense performances in movies like Attu (2017), Raid (2023), Marijuana (2020), and Dola (2021).
Before entering films, Rishi was a professional athlete from 2001 to 2007 and later worked as a software engineer.
His notable films include Attu, Marijuana, Dola, and Raid. He is recognized for taking on challenging and intense roles.
Rishi is known for physically and mentally transforming himself for roles, such as losing weight, studying real-life characters, or adopting unique behaviors to portray authenticity.
Some of his upcoming projects include Kutram Thavir (2025), Padai Thalaivan (2025), and Madharaasi (2025).
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Rishi Rithvik was a professional athlete before entering the film industry.
He worked as a software engineer prior to pursuing acting.
Made his lead acting debut in the Tamil film Attu (2017).
Known for preparing intensely for roles, including losing weight and studying real-life gangsters for Attu.
Gained recognition for films like Marijuana (2020), Dola (2021), and Raid (2023).
Quotes
“I believe in becoming the character, not just acting it.”
“Preparation is the key; every role deserves authenticity.”
Trademarks
Intense preparation and physical transformation for roles.
Portrays gritty and realistic characters.
Takes on challenging and unconventional storylines.
Nicknames
Rishi , RR
Salaries
Estimated earnings: ₹1–2 crore per film
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