Napoleon's son Dhanoosh marries again in 'American style' wedding months after tying the knot in Japan. Watch

Napoleon and his family, who relocated to the US a few years ago as Dhanoosh suffered from muscular dystrophy, conducted the newlywed couple's second nuptials in 'American style'. The first wedding took place in Japan.

By: Entertainment Desk

Kochi | Updated: August 7, 2025 18:36 IST

After Dhanoosh's first wedding in Japan, Napoleon and his family conducted 'American style' nuptials for their son (Credit: Instagram/@nepoleon_duraisamy, Facebook/@actornepoleon)

Veteran Tamil actor Napoleon’s son, Dhanoosh, has recently remarried his wife Akshaya, one year after their first wedding ceremony in Japan. The actor and his family, who relocated to the US a few years ago for Dhanoosh’s medical treatment, as he suffers from muscular dystrophy, conducted the newlywed couple’s second nuptials in ‘American style’. Napoleon took to social media to share the happy news with his fans worldwide.

Sharing a video of the ceremony on Instagram, the senior actor noted that the event was organised at the Sri Ganesha Temple in Nashville and was attended by their relatives and friends living in the capital city of the state of Tennessee. Officiated by a person authorised by the US government, Napoleon said, the wedding took place with the blessings of senior priests at the shrine. Having obtained a marriage license from the US government, he noted that the ceremony was held according to American customs.

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The eldest of Napoleon and Jayasudha’s two sons, Dhanoosh, was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at a young age. The family eventually settled in the US for his treatment. A few days ago, Napoleon celebrated Dhanoosh’s birthday in grand style and shared photos and videos from the event.

Dhanoosh and Akshaya first tied the knot in November 2024 during a grand ceremony in Japan, which was attended by actors such as Karthi, Sarath Kumar, Meena, Khushbu and Suhasini Maniratnam. Around 100 guests from both India and the US, as well as 50 from Japan, were present for the celebration. In a video from the ceremony that went viral on social media, Napoleon was seen getting emotional and tearing up in joy. The wedding festivities included haldi, mehandi and sangeet functions.

Following his acting debut playing the antagonist in legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja’s Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991), Napoleon went on to appear in many movies. He was a leading actor in Tamil cinema in the 90s and delivered many hit films. Some of his most notable works are MGR Nagaril, Bharathan, Oor Mariyadhai, Yajaman, Minmini Poochigal, Dharma Seelan, Maravan, Kizhakku Cheemayile, Vanaja Girija, Ettupatti Rasa, Pokkiri and Dasavathaaram, among others. He has also worked in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and English languages, delivering strong performances in movies like Devasuram, Hello Brother, Ravanaprabhu and Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge.

Previously a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Napoleon served as the Villivakkam constituency MLA from 2001-2006, and then as a member of Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency from 2009-2014. During his tenure as a parliamentarian, he also served as the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. He joined the BJP in 2014.

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