Panna Rittikrai
🔥 TrendingPanna Rittikrai (Thai: พันนา ฤทธิไกร; RTGS: Phanna Ritthikrai) or birth name Krittiya Lardphanna (Thai: กฤติยา ลาดพันนา;[1] RTGS: Krittiya Latphanna, February 17, 1961 – July 20, 2014) was a Thai martial arts action choreographer, film director, screenwriter, and actor. The head of the Muay Thai Stunt team (previously known as P.P.N. Stunt Team), he is best known for his work as a martial arts and action choreographer on the 2003 film Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior and 2005's Tom-Yum-Goong (known as
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Did you know that Panna Rittikrai's dedication to practical, authentic Muay Thai stunts without wires or CGI revolutionized action choreography and brought Thai martial arts to global prominence?
- His birth name was Krittiya Lardphanna (กฤติยา ลาดพันนา), which he later changed to Panna Rittikrai.
- He started his career by making low-budget action films independently in his hometown of Khon Kaen.
- Panna founded the P.P.N. Stunt Team, which later became the internationally acclaimed Muay Thai Stunt team.
- He personally discovered and mentored Tony Jaa, training him in martial arts from a young age.
- Panna was known for his strict "no wires, no CGI" philosophy, often performing incredibly dangerous stunts himself.
Panna Rittikrai's most defining career moment was his groundbreaking work as action choreographer on *Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior* (2003) and *Tom-Yum-Goong* (2005). These films showcased his "Muay Thai Stunt" team's raw, death-defying practical stunts, captivating international audiences and redefining martial arts cinema.
Panna Rittikrai left an indelible mark on action cinema by pioneering authentic, high-impact stunt work and mentoring a new generation of Thai martial arts stars, solidifying Thailand's place in the genre. His commitment to practical effects continues to inspire filmmakers worldwide.