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'''Kumaresan Duraisamy''' (born 2 December 1963), known professionally by his stage name '''Napoleon''' or '''Nepoleon''', is an Indian actor, politician and entrepreneur.<ref name="Manoj">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-mla-roles-napoleon-ready-for-real-power/467679/|title=After MLA napoleon ready for real power|last=Manoj|first=CG|date=29 May 2009|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=5 August 2012}}</ref> He was the [[Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (India)|Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment]] in Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]]'s cabinet.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chiloka.com/celebrity/napoleon-actor|title = Napoleon Age, Movies, Biography, Photos}}</ref> He has acted in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[ | '''Kumaresan Duraisamy''' (born 2 December 1963), known professionally by his stage name '''Napoleon''' or '''Nepoleon''', is an Indian actor, politician and entrepreneur.<ref name="Manoj">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-mla-roles-napoleon-ready-for-real-power/467679/|title=After MLA napoleon ready for real power|last=Manoj|first=CG|date=29 May 2009|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=5 August 2012}}</ref> He was the [[Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (India)|Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment]] in Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]]'s cabinet.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chiloka.com/celebrity/napoleon-actor|title = Napoleon Age, Movies, Biography, Photos}}</ref> He has acted in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[Kannada]] and English movies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/jul/07/interview--actor-napoleon-on-his-hollywood-debut-film-devils-night-dawn-of-the-nain-rouge-2166284.html|title = INTERVIEW | Actor Napoleon on his Hollywood debut film 'Devil's Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge'}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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After college, he moved to Trichy and became enthused by the ideologies of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK) party. He joined the party in which his uncle [[K. N. Nehru]] was already a member and at that time the Public Welfare Minister of the state government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2014/dec/28/Napolean-Calls-Uncle-the-Reason-Behind-Quitting-DMK-698871.html|title=Napolean Calls Uncle the Reason Behind Quitting DMK}}</ref> | After college, he moved to Trichy and became enthused by the ideologies of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK) party. He joined the party in which his uncle [[K. N. Nehru]] was already a member and at that time the Public Welfare Minister of the state government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2014/dec/28/Napolean-Calls-Uncle-the-Reason-Behind-Quitting-DMK-698871.html|title=Napolean Calls Uncle the Reason Behind Quitting DMK}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Election campaigning 2009.jpg|alt=Nepoleon Election campaigning 2009|left|thumb|2009 Indian general election campaign]] | [[File:Election campaigning 2009.jpg|alt=Nepoleon Election campaigning 2009|left|thumb|2009 Indian general election campaign]] | ||
Napoleon contested the [[2001 Tamil Nadu state assembly election|State Assembly elections of 2001]], winning the [[Villivakkam (State Assembly Constituency)|Villivakkam constituency]] contest and thereby becoming a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/south/dmk-leader-and-former-union-minister-napoleon-joins-bjp-715988|title = DMK Leader and Former Union Minister Napoleon Joins BJP}}</ref> He lost his membership in the [[2006 Tamil Nadu state assembly election|2006 elections]], when he contested from the [[Mylapore (State Assembly Constituency)|Mylapore constituency]] and was defeated by actor [[S. Ve. Shekhar]]. Subsequently, Napoleon nurtured the [[Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Perambalur constituency]] in the hope of becoming a member of parliament for the DMK and succeeded in the [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 2009|2009 Lok Sabha election]]. He was then appointed Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment in Union government. Seen as a loyalist of Azhagiri, he was sidelined by DMK after the expulsion of the latter from the party in 2014. He joined the BJP in the presence of party President Amit Shah on 21 December 2014. He was made the party's state | Napoleon contested the [[2001 Tamil Nadu state assembly election|State Assembly elections of 2001]], winning the [[Villivakkam (State Assembly Constituency)|Villivakkam constituency]] contest and thereby becoming a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/south/dmk-leader-and-former-union-minister-napoleon-joins-bjp-715988|title = DMK Leader and Former Union Minister Napoleon Joins BJP}}</ref> He lost his membership in the [[2006 Tamil Nadu state assembly election|2006 elections]], when he contested from the [[Mylapore (State Assembly Constituency)|Mylapore constituency]] and was defeated by actor [[S. Ve. Shekhar]]. Subsequently, Napoleon nurtured the [[Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Perambalur constituency]] in the hope of becoming a member of parliament for the DMK and succeeded in the [[Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 2009|2009 Lok Sabha election]]. He was then appointed Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment in Union government. Seen as a loyalist of Azhagiri, he was sidelined by DMK after the expulsion of the latter from the party in 2014. He joined the BJP in the presence of party President Amit Shah on 21 December 2014. He was made the party's state vice-president on 26 November 2015.<ref name="Siva">{{cite news|url=http://www.dinamani.com/latest_news/2015/11/26/%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AE%95-%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%9C%E0%AE%95-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%95-%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%9F/article3147907.ece|title=தமிழக பாஜக துணைத் தலைவராக நடிகர் நெப்போலியன் நியமனம்|last=Siva|first=CG|date=26 November 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=26 November 2015}}</ref> | ||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
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When aged 27, he watched the film ''Udhayam'', the dubbed version of the Telugu film ''[[Siva (1989 Telugu film)|Siva]]'', and was inspired to take up acting. He entered the Tamil film industry in 1991 with [[Bharathiraja]]'s rural film ''[[Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu]]'', playing the antagonist role. After the stupendous success of ''[[Ejamaan]]'' (1993), Napoleon went on to play the villain to great effect in Malayalam and Telugu cinema too. He is praised for good best performance and acting in his Malayalam movie called ''[[Devasuram]]'' (1993). Napoleon turned hero on-screen too with ''[[Kizhakku Cheemayile]]'' (1993) in which he played an anti-hero. After that film, [[Pratap Pothen]] gave ''[[Seevalaperi Pandi]]'' (1994). That film turned out to be a mega hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cms.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/dec/19/a-villain-is-what-i-call-an-edhir-naayagan-napoleon-a-veteran-tamil-actor-who-almost-quit-acting-1730861.html|title = A villain is what I call an 'edhir naayagan': Napoleon, a veteran Tamil actor who almost quit acting- the New Indian Express}}</ref> He was awarded [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize]] for his performance in ''[[Ettupatti Rasa]]'' (1997). | When aged 27, he watched the film ''Udhayam'', the dubbed version of the Telugu film ''[[Siva (1989 Telugu film)|Siva]]'', and was inspired to take up acting. He entered the Tamil film industry in 1991 with [[Bharathiraja]]'s rural film ''[[Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu]]'', playing the antagonist role. After the stupendous success of ''[[Ejamaan]]'' (1993), Napoleon went on to play the villain to great effect in Malayalam and Telugu cinema too. He is praised for good best performance and acting in his Malayalam movie called ''[[Devasuram]]'' (1993). Napoleon turned hero on-screen too with ''[[Kizhakku Cheemayile]]'' (1993) in which he played an anti-hero. After that film, [[Pratap Pothen]] gave ''[[Seevalaperi Pandi]]'' (1994). That film turned out to be a mega hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cms.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/dec/19/a-villain-is-what-i-call-an-edhir-naayagan-napoleon-a-veteran-tamil-actor-who-almost-quit-acting-1730861.html|title = A villain is what I call an 'edhir naayagan': Napoleon, a veteran Tamil actor who almost quit acting- the New Indian Express}}</ref> He was awarded [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize]] for his performance in ''[[Ettupatti Rasa]]'' (1997). | ||
In 1998, he was awarded the [[Kalaimamani]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award|MGR Award]]. From 2000 to 2006, he was appointed as the | In 1998, he was awarded the [[Kalaimamani]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award|MGR Award]]. From 2000 to 2006, he was appointed as the vice-president of the South Indian Film Artistes Association. | ||
Later after years into film industry, he also got the chance to work in stone blockbuster movies such as ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007) and ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/napoleon|title = Kollywood Movie Actor Napoleon Biography, News, Photos, Videos}}</ref> | Later after years into film industry, he also got the chance to work in stone blockbuster movies such as ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007) and ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/napoleon|title = Kollywood Movie Actor Napoleon Biography, News, Photos, Videos}}</ref> | ||
Though settled in [[Nashville]], at the insistence of makers, he made his acting comeback with ''[[Kidaari]]'' (2016) and then went on to portray [[Gautham Karthik]]'s father in ''[[Muthuramalingam]]'' (2017) replacing [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/In-the-US-my-son-leads-a-normal-life-Napoleon/articleshow/55666427.cms|title=In the US, my son leads a normal life: Napoleon - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/How-Napoleon-became-Gauthams-father/articleshow/54031533.cms|title=How Napoleon became Gautham's father! - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | Though settled in [[Nashville]], at the insistence of makers, he made his acting comeback with ''[[Kidaari]]'' (2016) and then went on to portray [[Gautham Karthik]]'s father in ''[[Muthuramalingam]]'' (2017) replacing [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/In-the-US-my-son-leads-a-normal-life-Napoleon/articleshow/55666427.cms|title=In the US, my son leads a normal life: Napoleon - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/How-Napoleon-became-Gauthams-father/articleshow/54031533.cms|title=How Napoleon became Gautham's father! - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
After making his Hollywood debut in the supernatural thriller, ''[[Devil's Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge]]'' (2019), he is seen in another American independent film titled ''[[Christmas Coupon]]'' (2019). Napoleon also proudly announced that he is the only Tamil actor, who had acted in a Hollywood film, which was completely shot in the US.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jul/03/actor-napoleon-plays-a-sports-agent-in-his-second-hollywood-projet-christmas-coupon-12704.html|title = Actor Napoleon plays a sports agent in his second Hollywood project, Christmas Coupon}}</ref> | After making his Hollywood debut in the supernatural thriller, ''[[Devil's Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge]]'' (2019), he is seen in another American independent film titled ''[[Christmas Coupon]]'' (2019). Napoleon also proudly announced that he is the only Tamil actor, who had acted in a Hollywood film, which was completely shot in the US.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jul/03/actor-napoleon-plays-a-sports-agent-in-his-second-hollywood-projet-christmas-coupon-12704.html|title = Actor Napoleon plays a sports agent in his second Hollywood project, Christmas Coupon}}</ref> | ||
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* Murasoli Trust "Kalaignar" Award, which is given to people who contribute to Tamil language, literature and culture (2007). | * Murasoli Trust "Kalaignar" Award, which is given to people who contribute to Tamil language, literature and culture (2007). | ||
==Filmography of Napoleon== | ==Filmography of Napoleon (a) Kumaresan Duraisamy== | ||
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Napoleon | |
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| Born | Kumaresan Duraisamy 2 December 1963 |
| Education | St. Joseph's College, Trichy |
| Occupation | Film actor Politician Social entrepreneur Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jayasudha (m.1993-present) |
| Children | Dhanoosh Gunal |
| Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India | |
| In office 13 June 2009 – 20 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Manmohan Singh |
| Succeeded by | Selja Kumari |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2014-present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (1980-2014) |
| Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Website | actornepoleon |
Kumaresan Duraisamy (born 2 December 1963), known professionally by his stage name Napoleon or Nepoleon, is an Indian actor, politician and entrepreneur.[2] He was the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment in Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cabinet.[3] He has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English movies.[4]
Early life
He graduated from St. Joseph's College, Trichy.[5]
Career
Politics
After college, he moved to Trichy and became enthused by the ideologies of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. He joined the party in which his uncle K. N. Nehru was already a member and at that time the Public Welfare Minister of the state government.[6]
Napoleon contested the State Assembly elections of 2001, winning the Villivakkam constituency contest and thereby becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.[7] He lost his membership in the 2006 elections, when he contested from the Mylapore constituency and was defeated by actor S. Ve. Shekhar. Subsequently, Napoleon nurtured the Perambalur constituency in the hope of becoming a member of parliament for the DMK and succeeded in the 2009 Lok Sabha election. He was then appointed Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment in Union government. Seen as a loyalist of Azhagiri, he was sidelined by DMK after the expulsion of the latter from the party in 2014. He joined the BJP in the presence of party President Amit Shah on 21 December 2014. He was made the party's state vice-president on 26 November 2015.[8]
Films
When aged 27, he watched the film Udhayam, the dubbed version of the Telugu film Siva, and was inspired to take up acting. He entered the Tamil film industry in 1991 with Bharathiraja's rural film Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu, playing the antagonist role. After the stupendous success of Ejamaan (1993), Napoleon went on to play the villain to great effect in Malayalam and Telugu cinema too. He is praised for good best performance and acting in his Malayalam movie called Devasuram (1993). Napoleon turned hero on-screen too with Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) in which he played an anti-hero. After that film, Pratap Pothen gave Seevalaperi Pandi (1994). That film turned out to be a mega hit.[9] He was awarded Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his performance in Ettupatti Rasa (1997).
In 1998, he was awarded the Kalaimamani and MGR Award. From 2000 to 2006, he was appointed as the vice-president of the South Indian Film Artistes Association.
Later after years into film industry, he also got the chance to work in stone blockbuster movies such as Pokkiri (2007) and Dasavathaaram (2008).[10]
Though settled in Nashville, at the insistence of makers, he made his acting comeback with Kidaari (2016) and then went on to portray Gautham Karthik's father in Muthuramalingam (2017) replacing Karthik.[11][12]
After making his Hollywood debut in the supernatural thriller, Devil's Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge (2019), he is seen in another American independent film titled Christmas Coupon (2019). Napoleon also proudly announced that he is the only Tamil actor, who had acted in a Hollywood film, which was completely shot in the US.[13]
Entrepreneurship
Nepoleon Duraisamy forayed into IT Entrepreneurship and kick started "Jeevan Technologies" IT operations in Chennai, India in the year 2000. Jeevan is a trusted technology transformation partner of enterprises across the globe under his able mentorship.[14]
Social entrepreneurship
In 2010, Napoleon established Myopathy Unit of Jeevan Foundation, the Institute for Muscular Dystrophy & Research Center. It is a non-profit organization registered under the Tamil Nadu Trust Act.[15][16]
Achievements and awards
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Ettupatti Rasa (1997)
- Kalaimamani and MGR Award (1998)
- Vice-president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association (2000–2006)
- Murasoli Trust "Kalaignar" Award, which is given to people who contribute to Tamil language, literature and culture (2007).
Filmography of Napoleon (a) Kumaresan Duraisamy
- As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Shankaralingam | Tamil | |
| MGR Nagaril | John Peter | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Chinna Thayee | Chamundi | Tamil | |
| Bharathan | C.I.D. Johnson | Tamil | ||
| Nadodi Thendral | Swamikannu | Tamil | ||
| Oor Mariyadhai | Veerapandi | Tamil | ||
| Idhu Namma Bhoomi | Mirasudar | Tamil | ||
| Mudhal Seethanam | Tamil | |||
| Thalaivasal | Chandran | Tamil | ||
| Pangali | Tamil | |||
| Abhirami | Mr. Dhilip Kumar | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Captain Magal | Robert Royappa | Tamil | |
| Pudhu Piravi | Tamil | |||
| Yejaman | Vallavarayan | Tamil | ||
| Minmini Poochigal | Victor | Tamil | ||
| Devasuram | Mundakal Shekaran | Malayalam | ||
| Munarivippu | Ranjith | Tamil | ||
| Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | Guru Subramaniam | Tamil | ||
| Nallathe Nadakkum | Vikraman | Tamil | ||
| Dharma Seelan | Omer Sheriff | Tamil | ||
| Maravan | Shankarapandiyan | Tamil | ||
| Periyamma | Tamil | |||
| Enga Muthalali | Jayaraman | Tamil | ||
| Kizhakku Cheemayile | Shivanadi | Tamil | ||
| Kunthi Puthrudu | Sambasivudu | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Hello Brother | Mithra | Telugu | |
| Seevalaperi Pandi | Pandi | Tamil | Debut as Hero | |
| Gandheevam | Vincent | Malayalam | ||
| Maindhan | Velayudam Pillai | Tamil | ||
| Pudhupatti Ponnuthayi | Tamil | |||
| Thozhar Pandian | Thaamaraiselvan | Tamil | ||
| Thamarai | Thamarai | Tamil | ||
| Mani Rathnam | Rathnam | Tamil | ||
| Vanaja Girija | Anand | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Rajamuthirai | Markandeyan | Tamil | |
| Muthu Kaalai | Sakthivel | Tamil | ||
| Chinna Mani | Duraisamy Thevar | Tamil | ||
| En Pondatti Nallava | Rajappa | Tamil | ||
| Thamizhachi | Rasayya | Tamil | ||
| Asuran | Matthaiya | Tamil | ||
| Aakaya Pookkal | Suriya | Tamil | ||
| Maamanithan | Nagu | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Thayagam | Pilot | Tamil | |
| Musthaffaa | Musthaffaa | Tamil | ||
| Puthiya Parasakthi | Rajadurai | Tamil | ||
| Rajali | Rajali | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Ettupatti Rasa | Singaraj | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize, Also singer for song "Ettupatti Rasa" |
| 1998 | Kizhakkum Merkkum | Suryamurthy | Tamil | |
| Bhagavath Singh | Bhagavath Singh | Tamil | ||
| The Government | Deva | Tamil, Telugu, Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Maya | Pratap / Suriya | Tamil, Telugu, Kannada | |
| Billa Ranga | Ranga | Kannada | ||
| Ethirum Pudhirum | Arasappan | Tamil | ||
| Suyamvaram | Krishna | Tamil | ||
| Ponvizha | Bharathi | Tamil | ||
| Rowdy Brothers | Kannada | |||
| Sivan | Murugan | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | The Warrant | Ravi Ramakrishnan | Malayalam | Dubbed into Tamil as The Warrant |
| The Gang | Kevin | Malayalam | ||
| Karisakattu Poove | Kottai Sami | Tamil | ||
| Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary | Jadadhari Swamiji | Telugu | ||
| Manu Neethi | Muthazhagu | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Megasandesam | Fr. Rossorriya | Malayalam | Dubbed into Tamil as Rosi |
| Kalakalappu | Veluthambi | Tamil | ||
| Ravana Prabhu | Mundakkal Sekharan | Malayalam | ||
| Veettoda Mappillai | Manikkam | Tamil | ||
| Mitta Miraasu | Singa Perumal | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Kanal Kireedam | Albin | Malayalam | Dubbed into Tamil as Mary Albert |
| Thenkasi Pattanam | Dass | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Nallama Nayakkar | Tamil | |
| Adi Thadi | Surya | Tamil | ||
| Remote | Deenadayalu | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Ayya | Madasamy | Tamil | |
| Veeranna | Mariappan, Veeranna | Tamil | Also singer for song "Veeranna" | |
| 2006 | Vattaram | Gurupadam | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Commissioner Mohammed Mohideen Khan IPS | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Krishnarjuna | Nallama Nayakkar | Telugu | |
| Sandai | Kamaraj | Tamil | ||
| Dasavathaaram | Kulothunga Chola II | Tamil | ||
| Aayutham Seivom | ACP Elumalai | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Oy! | Dr. Harish Chandra Prasad | Telugu | |
| Azhagar Malai | Pandithurai | Tamil | ||
| Saleem | Singamanaidu | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Thalaiyoor Kaali | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Kidaari | Kottur Durai | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Muthuramalingam | Mookiah Thevar | Tamil | |
| Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Prabakaran | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Ay.Na | Ayna | Malayalam | |
| Seema Raja | Ariya Raja | Tamil | ||
| Sharabha | Kartavaryudu | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Devil's Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge | Dr. Sudhir | English | Hollywood Movie |
| Christmas Coupon | Agent Kumar | English | Hollywood Movie | |
| 2021 | Sulthan | Sethupathi | Tamil | |
| Trap City | Nathan | English | Hollywood Movie | |
| One More Dream | School Principal | English | Hollywood Movie | |
| 2022 | Anbarivu | Muniyandi | Tamil |
- As singer
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | "Ponnu Kulla" | |
| 1999 | Ettupatti Rasa | "Ettupatti Rasa" | |
| 2005 | Veeranna | "Veeranna" |
References
- ↑ "Former union minister D Napoleon quits DMK; joins BJP". The Economic Times. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ↑ Manoj, CG (29 May 2009). "After MLA napoleon ready for real power". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ↑ "Napoleon Age, Movies, Biography, Photos".
- ↑ "INTERVIEW | Actor Napoleon on his Hollywood debut film 'Devil's Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge'".
- ↑ "Exclusive biography of #Napoleon and on his life".
- ↑ "Napolean Calls Uncle the Reason Behind Quitting DMK".
- ↑ "DMK Leader and Former Union Minister Napoleon Joins BJP".
- ↑ Siva, CG (26 November 2015). "தமிழக பாஜக துணைத் தலைவராக நடிகர் நெப்போலியன் நியமனம்". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ↑ "A villain is what I call an 'edhir naayagan': Napoleon, a veteran Tamil actor who almost quit acting- the New Indian Express".
- ↑ "Kollywood Movie Actor Napoleon Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ↑ "In the US, my son leads a normal life: Napoleon - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "How Napoleon became Gautham's father! - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Actor Napoleon plays a sports agent in his second Hollywood project, Christmas Coupon".
- ↑ "Management Team".
- ↑ http://www.jeevanfoundation.com/mayopathy/#:~:text=Mayopathy%20Unit%20of%20Jeevan%20Foundation,the%20Tamil%20Nadu%20Trust%20Act.
- ↑ "Mayopathy".