Kumaresan Duraisamy better known by his stage name Napoleon , is a Tamil

Tamil people

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 film actor, politician

Politician

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 and the founder and chairman of the Jeevan Technologies. As of 27 May 2009, He is a Minister of State

Minister of State

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 in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh

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's Cabinet. During his early ages, he acted in Tamil

Tamil language

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, Telugu

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 and Malayalam language

Malayalam language

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 films.

Early life

Kumaresan Duraiswamy, better known as Napolean, was born on 2 December 1963—the fifth of six children. Hailing from a middle class family, Napoleon was well acquainted with hardship and hard work from a very young age. His father, an agriculturist, worked hard on his farm while his mother busied herself with bringing up 6 children. A graduate of St. Joseph's College, Trichy - one of the premier educational institutions in South India - he is also an accomplished sportsman and an athlete. With a vision to globalize, he has played a major role in setting up the global offices of Jeevan Technologies in the USA and New Zealand.

He has close relations in valangaiman an area near kumbakonam and his birthday is being celebrated every year as a grand function in this area.

Politics

After college, he headed off to the city in pursuit of his dreams. It was during this time that he was touched by the ideologies of the DMK. The humanitarianism embodied by the party struck a chord in the idealistic youngster and he decided to join the party under the wing of his uncle, K.N. Nehru, a great leader and the Public Welfare Minister at that time.
Politics gave Napoleon ample scope to develop his leadership skills and extend help to the masses. Identifying himself with the common man, Napoleon was soon hailed as a people’s leader.

Napoleon contested his first General Election in 2001 from Villivakkam constituency (Asia’s largest constituency) and was unanimously elected as MLA. Napoleon continued his service as MLA until 2006.

Napolean lost his MLA

Member of Legislative Assembly

A Member of Legislative Assembly, or MLA, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to the Legislature of a State in the Indian system of government...

 seat, as a DMK

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...

 candidate, in 2006 State assembly election

Tamil Nadu state assembly election, 2006

The thirteenth legislative assembly election, of Tamil Nadu was held on May 8, 2006. It was held for all 234 constituencies to elect the government in the state of for the following five years. The votes were counted three days later on May 11, 2006 and all the results were out by the end of the day...

 in Mylapore constitueny

Mylapore (State Assembly Constituency)

Mylapore is a legislative assembly constituency in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Mylapore assembly constituency was part of Chennai South .- Madras State :- Tamil Nadu :- References :...

 to actor S. V. Shekhar, of AIADMK

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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, and is currently running in Perambalur constituency

Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)

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, for an M.P.

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 seat, for DMK

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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 in the 2009 Lok Sabha election

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. He won the elections and took oath of office as Minister Of State for Social Justice And Empowerment in the Central government

Films

At 27, watching Udhaya, a Telugu movie, Napoleon felt an urge to act. Until then, Napoleon had appeased the artist in himself by writing poetry. But now, the time was ripe for bigger and better things.

Best known as a versatile actor, Kumaresan also known as Napoleon entered the Tamil film industry in 1991. His first film “Pudhu Nellu Puddhu Nathu” directed by Bharathi Raja gave him ample scope to showcase his acting abilities. After all, not every 27 year old can play the part of a 60 year old man with panache!

His performance was impressive enough to bag him many more roles. With “Seevalperi Pandi,” his career as an actor reached a new high. Today, Napoleon is considered as an actor who lives his roles with perfect realism.

His movies include the popular roles of Mundakkal Shekharan in Devasuram

Devasuram

Devaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have...

as well as in its sequel Ravanaprabhu

Ravanaprabhu

Raavanaprabhu is a 2001 Malayalam musical action-drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Devaasuram which was scripted by Ranjith. The film is the directorial debut of Ranjith, who had previously worked as a screenwriter...

, Gurupadam in Vattaram

Vattaram

Vattaram is a Tamil film produced and directed by Saran. The film stars Arya, Napoleon, Kirat Bhattal, Vasundhara, Adithya and Ramesh Khanna. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharadwaj. The film released on October 21, 2006 to positive reviews.-Plot:Burma is the son of a driver ...

, Mohammed Mohideen Khan in Pokkiri

Pokkiri

Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the...

and Kulothunga Raja Cholan in Dasavatharam

Dasavatharam

Dasavathaaram is a 2008 Tamil science fiction disaster film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Kamal Haasan, who wrote the screenplay and story of the film, stars in ten distinct roles, including the lead character. Asin Thottumkal appears in a dual role and Mallika Sherawat plays a...

.

Some of the forthcoming Tamil and Telugu films that feature Napoleon are Saleem, Oye!

Oye!

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, Pallikondapuram and Azhagarmalai

Entreprenuership

Napoleon’s entry into the business world was to an extent, the outcome of his political tenure. Disturbed by the large scale unemployment of qualified youngsters, Napoleon decided to start his own firm. Napoleon's maiden venture Jeevan Technologies started in 2000 in Chennai, and then expanded into USA and New Zealand. Today, the company has employed more than 800 professional.
In the year 2008, the Jeevan IT Academy was started with the mission of training graduates to enter the corporate world with a thorough knowledge of industry standards.
he is a good business merchant

Achievements and awards

• From the year 2000 till 2006, Napoleaon had been the vice president for the South Indian Film Artists Association.
  
  
• Honoured with “Kalaimamani” Award in the year 1998. Napoleon Receives "Kaliamani" Award from Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi.
  
  
• "M.G.R" Award in the Year 1998.
  
  
• The Best Actor Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for “Ettu Patti Rasa.”
  
  
• Jeevan’s achievements in the last few years bear ample witness to Napoleon’s leadership skills and business acumen.
  
  
• Jeevan Technologies is registered as an approved member by the Electronic and Computer Software Export Promotion Council and Software Technology Parks of India. In the Year 2005, it scaled up the operations by opening a new office in US, allowing Jeevan to provide the highest quality service to customers in this part of the world. Jeevan has been certified by ISO 9001:2000 for "Design, Development, Testing and Maintenance of Software Projects" from TUV — a fitting tribute to Jeevan’s commitment to maintain a world-class quality management system.
  
  
• Public Relations and Campaign Co-ordinator'. From being K.N. Nehru’s assistant, Napoleon emerged as a key person responsible for managing the party’s propaganda, organising political rallies and planning and administrating campaigns.
  
  
• Won Murasoli Trust “Kalaignar” Award in the year 2007. "Kalaingar award" is conferred to the people who contribute to Tamil Language, Literature and Tamil Culture by Murosoli Trust.
  

Filmography=

• Pallikondapuram
• Ponnar Sankar
  Ponnar Shankar (film)
  Ponnar Shankar is a 2011 Indian epic film directed by Thiagarajan. It is a fictionalised account of the Ponnar Shankar epic, adapted from M. Karunanidhis novel of the same name. It features Thiagarajan's son Prashanth in lead dual roles as warrior princes, portraying the titular characters, with...
  
  
• Saleem
  Saleem
  Saleem is a Palestinian - American playwright, actor and dancer based in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was the recipient of a 1996 GLAAD Harvey Fierstein Award for Best Original Writing for his semi-autobiographical play Salam Shalom: A Tale Of Passion.As a dancer, Saleem developed his...
  
  (Telugu)
• Azhagar Malai
  Azhagar Malai
  Azhagar Malai is a 2009 Tamil language film. It stars RK and Bhanu in the lead roles.- Cast :*RK as Pugazhendhi*Bhanu as Janani*Napolean as Pandithurai*Lal as Rathnavelu*Vadivelu as Kaththamuthu*Manivannan*'Selvi' Srividya*Hemanth*Sona Heiden...
  
  
• Aayutham Seivom
• Dasavathaaram
• Krishnarjuna
  Krishnarjuna
  Krishnarjuna is a 2008 Telugu language movie starring Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. The film, directed by P. Vasu, features prominent actor Nagarjuna in a guest role and Vishnu's father Mohan Babu, also a co-producer, in an important role. The film was released on 1...
  
  (Telugu)
• Sandai
  Sandai
  Sandai is a drama Tamil film starring Sundar C and Ramya Raj. It is being directed by Sakthi Chidmabaram. It was previously known as Ezhu then Porukki then Adhirudalla then Mahamagam before finally settling on Sandai.-Plot:Thangalakshmi is a rich business woman living in Bangkok who has planned...
  
  
• Pokkiri
  Pokkiri
  Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the...
  
  
• Vattaram
  Vattaram
  Vattaram is a Tamil film produced and directed by Saran. The film stars Arya, Napoleon, Kirat Bhattal, Vasundhara, Adithya and Ramesh Khanna. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharadwaj. The film released on October 21, 2006 to positive reviews.-Plot:Burma is the son of a driver ...
  
  
• Veeranna
• Ayyaa
• Remote
• Adi Thadi
  Adi Thadi
  Adidhadi is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2004. It starred Sathyaraj, Abbas, Napolean and Rathi in the lead roles. It was directed by Shivraj It was later remade as Political Rowdy in 2005 with Mohan Babu, Charmee Kaur and Prakash Raj enacting the roles of Sathyaraj, Rathi and Napolean...
  
  
• Virumaandi
  Virumaandi
  Virumaandi is a 2004 Tamil film written and directed by, and starring Kamal Haasan. The film revolves around two criminals, Virumaandi and Kothala Thevar , being interviewed. They express how they feel about the direction their lives have taken and how they have ended up where they are. The film...
  
  
• Mary Albert
• Thenkasipattanam
  Thenkasipattanam
  Thenkasipattanam is a 2000 Malayalam comedy musical film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, produced by Lal, and starring Suresh Gopi and Lal. Others in the cast include Dileep, Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas, Kavya Madhavan, Salim Kumar, and Spadikam George.-Synopsis:Kannan and Dasappan...
  
  
• Kanal Kireedom (Malayalam)
• Rosi (Malayalam)
• Mitta Mirasu
• Veettoda Maappillai
• Ravana Prabhu (Malayalam)
• Kalakalappu
• Magasanthesam (Malayalam)
• The Warrant (Malayalam)
• Manu Neethi
• Rayalaseema Ramanna Choudhry (Telugu)
• Karisakaattu Poove
• Sivan
• Billa Ranga (Kannada)
• Rowdy Brothers (Kannada)
• Ponvizha
• Suyamvaram
  Suyamvaram
  Suyamvaram is a 1999 Tamil comedy-drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry...
  
  
• Ethirum Pudhirum
  Ethirum Pudhirum
  Edhirum Pudhirum is a Tamil movie starring Mammootty, Sangeetha, Napoleon, Manorama and Simran Bagga directed by Dharani under his real name V.C. Ramani.-Plot:Mammootty is a sincere district collector...
  
  
• Maya
• The Government (Kannada)
• Bhagavath Singh
• Kizhakkum Merkkum
• Ettupatti Raasa
• Rajali
• Puthiya Parasakthi
• Musthafa
• Thaayagam
• Maamanithan
• Aagaya Pookkal
• Asuran
• Chinnamani
• En Pondaatti Nallava
• Thamizhachi
• Muthukaalai
• Rajamuthirai
• Maniratthinam
• Vanaja Girija
• Thamarai
• Thozhar Pandian
• Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayee
• Mainthan
• Ganibam (Malayalam)
• Seevalaperi Paandi
• Hello Brother (Telugu)
• Kunthiputhrudu (Telugu)
• Kizhakku Seemayile
• Enga Mudhalaali
• Periyamma
• Dharmaseelan
• Maravan
• Nallathe Nadakkum
• Munavarippu
• Rajathi Raja Raja Marthanda Raja Gambheera Raja Kulothunga Kaathavaraaya Krishna Kamarajan
• Devasuram
  Devasuram
  Devaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have...
  
  (Malayalam)
• Yejaman
  Yejaman
  Yejaman is a Tamil language romantic film directed by the Tamil Director R. V. Udhayakumar. It stars Rajinikanth, Meena and Napoleon in the lead roles.Also Known As: Ejamaan -Plot:...
  
  
• Minmini Poochigal
• Captain Magal
• Puthupiravi
• Abhirami
• Thalaivaasal
• Mudhal Seethanam
• Ithu Namma Bhoomi
• Oor Mariyadhai
• Nadodi Thendral
• Bharathan
• Chinnathaayee
• M. G. R. Nagaril
• Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
• " paratat karunanidhi