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Panna Rittikrai (February 17, 1961 Khon Kaen Province-July 20, 2014 Bangkok) a.k.a. Punna Litkrai, Panna Ritthikrai or Krittiya Lardphanna was a Thai screenwriter, film director, actor, film producer and stunt performer. His children are Kritsana Lardphanna and Krishna Lardphanna.
He died as a result of multiple organ failure.
Panna Rittikrai is best known for his work as a filmmaker in the Thai martial arts genre, and is credited with playing a significant role in bringing the genre to global prominence. He co-founded the martial arts film studio Muay Thai Stunt, which provided training and support for many of the stars of the genre. Rittikrai was known for performing and choreographing his own stunts, often using low budgets and guerrilla-style tactics to create impressive action scenes. He collaborated frequently with actor Tony Jaa, with whom he worked on the Ong-Bak and Tom Yum Goong series of films. Rittikrai's legacy in the film world includes inspiring a new generation of martial arts filmmakers and performers, and his name is often mentioned alongside other legends of the genre such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.
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