7 Tony Jaa Movies That Will Get Your Adrenaline Pumping

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - When we talk about the modern action films, we can't miss out Tony Jaa movies. Born Panom Yeerum in 1976 in Thailand, he trained in Muay Thai and gymnastics from a young age and was deeply inspired by Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. 

Unlike many action stars, Tony Jaa performs all his own stunts. His real name may not be instantly familiar to everyone, but his on-screen power is impossible to miss. The Tony Jaa movies on this list are proof of why he stands in a league of his own.'

If you love heart-pounding action films with great martial arts, here are seven Tony Jaa movies that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

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The first on our list is the film that started it all. Tonny Jaa take the center stage as Ting, a young man from a small Thai village. When a criminal steals the head of the village's sacred statue, Ting travels to Bangkok to get it back. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, this film introduced the world to Tony Jaa's explosive Muay Thai fighting style, all performed without stunt doubles or CGI.

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In this movie, Tony Jaa plays Kham, a young fighter whose two beloved elephants are stolen and taken to Sydney, Australia. He follows the trail and faces a dangerous crime gang alone. Also directed by Prachya Pinkaew, the film is famous for one breathtaking four-minute single-take fight scene where Tony Jaa battles dozens of enemies up a spiral staircase, with no cuts and no breaks.

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Next, we have a film where Tony Jaa plays a prison guard named Chai. When an undercover cop is sent to a brutal Thai prison, Chai slowly realizes the warden is selling prisoners' organs to a criminal network. To save the cop and protect his sick daughter, Chai is forced to fight his way out. Starring alongside Tony Jaa is Hong Kong action star Wu Jing, and together they deliver some of the most intense hand-to-hand combat scenes of the decade.

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Directed by Jesse V. Johnson, Triple Threat is a martial arts fan's dream. A billionaire's daughter becomes the target of a deadly group of assassins. Tony Jaa teams up with Indonesian action star Iko Uwais and Tiger Chen to stop them. On the opposing side stand Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, and Michael Bisping. Tony Jaa's speed and precision shine brightly even within this incredibly stacked cast of fighters.

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Starring alongside Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne Johnson, Tony Jaa made his Hollywood debut in this blockbuster action film. He plays Kiet, one of the main villain's top fighters. His fight scenes with Paul Walker were a clear highlight, proving that Tony Jaa could hold his own in a major Hollywood production. Directed by James Wan, Furious 7 remains one of the biggest films in the entire Fast & Furious franchise.

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Directed by legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo-Ping, this film follows Cheung Tin Chi, a martial artist once defeated by Ip Man, who tries to live a quiet life but is pulled into a violent conflict with a drug lord. Tony Jaa appears as a fierce and skilled fighter named Ngan Kwan. Sharing the screen with Michelle Yeoh and Dave Bautista, Tony Jaa delivers a performance that is both powerful and surprisingly nuanced.

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Tony Jaa both directed and starred in this prequel to Ong-Bak. Set in ancient Thailand, the film follows Tien, a young nobleman whose parents are murdered by a ruthless lord. Rescued by a group of warriors, Tien grows up mastering many different fighting styles, including Muay Thai, swordsmanship, and more. The action sequences are visually stunning, and Tony Jaa's dedication to his craft is on full display in every single scene.