# Nepoleon Duraisamy

> Nepoleon Duraisamy, born Kumaresan Duraisamy and known on screen as Napoleon, is an Indian actor and the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Jeevan Technologies. He launched the company in Chennai in 2000, served in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and Lok Sabha, and became a Union Minister of State. After Jeevan joined Nobl Q in December 2023, he became co-chairman; a March 2026 announcement confirmed that he had sold his remaining interests. His public professional profile places him in Brentwood, Tennessee.

- **Role:** Actor; founder and former Chairman and CEO of Jeevan Technologies
- **Organizations:** Jeevan Technologies, Nobl Q (former co-chairman), Jeevan Foundation, Government of India (former Minister of State), Lok Sabha (former member), Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (former member), South Indian Film Artistes’ Association (former vice-president)
- **From:** Tiruchirappalli, India
- **Nationality:** Indian
- **Education:** History studies; graduate, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli
- **Known for:** Founded Jeevan Technologies in 2000 and built technology delivery operations in India and the United States., Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Ettupatti Rasa (1997)., Kalaimamani and M.G.R. awards (1998).

## Career timeline

- **1991** — Made his film debut in Bharathiraja’s Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu.
- **1993** — Appeared in Ejamaan and Devasuram; played Mundakkal Shekharan in the latter.
- **1994** — Played the lead in Seevalaperi Pandi, directed by Pratap Pothen.
- **1997** — Received Tamil Nadu state film recognition for Ettupatti Rasa.
- **2000** — Founded Jeevan Technologies in Chennai.
- **2001-2006** — Represented Villivakkam in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
- **2005** — Jeevan opened a US office, according to his historical business account.
- **2006** — Jeevan opened its second offshore development centre at Elnet Software Technology Park, Chennai.
- **2008** — Jeevan opened a third offshore development centre at DLF IT Park, Chennai; Jeevan IT Academy was started.
- **2009-2014** — Represented Perambalur in the Lok Sabha.
- **2009-2013** — Served as Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment.
- **2014** — Joined the BJP after leaving the DMK in December.
- **2016** — Returned to Tamil film work with Kidaari.
- **2023-08** — Hosted the St. Joseph’s College USA alumni chapter reunion in Nashville.
- **2023-12** — Jeevan was acquired by Nobl Q; Duraisamy became co-chairman.
- **2026-03** — Noblq announced that Duraisamy had sold his remaining interests as Yellow Stripes Capital acquired a majority stake.

## Achievements

- Founded Jeevan Technologies in 2000 and built technology delivery operations in India and the United States.
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Ettupatti Rasa (1997).
- Kalaimamani and M.G.R. awards (1998).
- Murasoli Trust Kalaignar Award (2007).
- Elected to the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2001 and Lok Sabha in 2009.
- Became Nobl Q co-chairman following its 2023 acquisition of Jeevan.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — An October 22 Manorama interview revisited Devasuram and his willingness to consider a return if Mohanlal called.
- **2026-03** — Noblq’s March 5 announcement confirmed that he had sold his remaining interests in the company and described him as former co-chairman and former Jeevan Chairman and CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://actornepoleon.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nepoleon-duraisamy-ex-m-p-5098607b
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/actornepoleon
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nepoleon_duraisamy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actornepoleon/

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