7 Best Action Movies Starring Tony Jaa

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - If you're a fan of action movies and martial arts, then Tony Jaa is a name you should definitely be familiar with. Known for his incredible athleticism, jaw-dropping stunts, and remarkable martial arts skills, Tony Jaa has starred in some of the best action movies that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Here is a listicle of the top action movies starring Tony Jaa that you don't want to miss!

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This is the film that made Tony Jaa a star. He plays Ting, a young Muay Thai fighter from a small Thai village who travels to Bangkok to recover the stolen head of his village's sacred Buddha statue. What sets Ong-Bak apart is its raw, wire-free stunt work. Every kick, elbow, and leap is completely real, making the fight scenes feel electrifying and unlike anything seen before.

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Tony Jaa plays Kham, a young man raised to protect elephants, a tradition deeply rooted in Thai culture. When his father is shot and both their elephants are stolen by a crime syndicate, Kham follows the trail all the way to Sydney, Australia. The film features one of the most impressive single-shot action sequences ever filmed, with Jaa fighting his way up an entire building without a single cut.

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Set in 15th-century Thailand, Ong Bak 2 is a darker, more ambitious film than its predecessor. Tony Jaa plays Tien, the son of a nobleman whose family is massacred by the treacherous Lord Rajasena. Captured and sold into slavery, Tien is rescued and trained by a band of warriors. He masters multiple fighting styles before setting out on a mission of revenge against those who destroyed his family.

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Furious 7 marked Tony Jaa's Hollywood debut, and he made it count. He plays Kiet, a skilled mercenary and the second-in-command of a terrorist group seeking a dangerous hacking program. His role as a villain was something new for Jaa, and his face-off against Paul Walker produced some of the film's most exciting hand-to-hand combat moments. It proved he could hold his own in a massive Hollywood production.

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A spin-off of the Ip Man series, this film follows Wing Chun master Cheung Tin-chi, played by Max Zhang, as he tries to live quietly after losing to Ip Man. Tony Jaa plays Sadi, a cold and calculating assassin sent to hunt him down. Their confrontation is a film highlight, and the cast also includes Michelle Yeoh and Dave Bautista, making it a true all-star martial arts affair.

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Three of the world's greatest martial artists sharing the screen is reason enough to watch. Tony Jaa plays Payu, a mercenary who teams up with Iko Uwais and Tiger Chen to protect a billionaire's daughter from a group of professional assassins led by Scott Adkins. Each fighter brings a different style, from Muay Thai to Silat to kung fu, making it a genuine showcase of global martial arts talent.

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Also known as SPL 2: A Time for Consequences, this film gives Tony Jaa one of his most emotional roles. He plays Chatchai, a Thai police officer moonlighting as a prison guard to fund his daughter's leukemia treatment. When he discovers that Kit, a jailed Hong Kong undercover cop played by Wu Jing, is a bone marrow match for her, the two form an unlikely alliance to survive the prison's corrupt warden.