Panna Rittikrai

Pioneering the modern martial arts cinema, Panna Rittikrai was born in 1961 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Active from 1984 until his death in 2014, Rittikrai predominantly focused on the action genre, renowned for his masterpieces such as "Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior" and "Born to Fight", films that have earned him national accolades and international recognition. His directorial style was characterized by realistic, hard-hitting action sequences and a personal commitment to showcasing the intensity of Thai martial arts. Panna Rittikrai was not just a director, but a visionary, whose passion for his craft forever changed the landscape of Thai cinema.