Panna Rittikrai
Sometimes credited as:
- Panna Ritthikrai
Place of birth: Thailand
Bio and martial arts background

After working as a humble crew-member beginning at the bottom, Panna worked hard to achieve his dream. Making great action films. In 1978 he got his chance, and starred in and directed, produced and wrote Born to Fight. The movie that'd motivate Tony Jaa to start training in martial arts. Now Panna has made over 13 films in 30 year and works often with Prachya Pinkaew.

It was after Born to Fight, that Tony Jaa wanted to train under Panna. Since that they, they're permanently connected, through martial arts training and filmmaking and as friends. Panna and Tony are both responsible for the success hit Ong Bak and they will continue making more.
Acting resume

Hanuman (2009)
Sword (2007)
Untitled project (2006)
Mercury Man (2005)
Tom Yum Goong (2005)
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aka Thai Prawn Soup with Lemongrass
-aka Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp

The Bodyguard (2004)
Born to Fight (2004)
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aka Kerd ma lui
Ong-Bak (2003)
-aka Daredevil
-aka Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior

Khung Luk Thung (1996)
Pin Kliaw Part 3 (1996)
Pin Kliaw Part 2 (1995)
Khuang Thoe Maa Plon (1994)
Phayak Rai Chiang Chun Part 2 (1994)
Pin Kliaw Part 1 (1992)
Phayak Rai Chiang Chun Part 1 (1991)
Kong Thap Thuan (1990)
Loat Taa Khiw (1989)
Pluk Man Khoen Maa Khaa (1987)
Phech Luy Phloeng (1987)
Born to Fight (1986)

Ching Wing Luy (1986)
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Singh Siam (????)
Mission Hunter 2 (????)
Plook Mun Kuen Ma Kah 4 (????)
Spirited Killer (????)
Mue Prab Puen Hode (????)
Puen Hode (????)
Nuk Leng Klong Yao (????)

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: Stunt coordinator
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: Director / Story / Action coordinator

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