Rikkojilles

Rikkojilles is a fictional character featured in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. He first appeared in the 1970 film *Beneath the Planet of the Apes*. Rikkojilles is a mutant ape, distinguished by his telepathic abilities and a distorted, scarred appearance. He is a member of the underground society of telepathic apes who have evolved to possess extraordinary mental powers, including mind control and the ability to project images into the minds of others.

In the film, Rikkojilles plays a significant role in the conflict between the telepathic apes and the more conventional ape society, as well as the human survivors on the planet. He is often depicted as a figure of authority or influence among the mutants, using his powers to manipulate events and protect his kind. His physical deformities are a visual representation of the drastic evolutionary path taken by this faction of apes. Rikkojilles's telepathic nature makes him a formidable antagonist and a key element in the darker themes explored in the sequel. His presence highlights the divergence of ape evolution and the potential dangers of unchecked psychic power.