"Ong-Bak" is a Thai martial arts film released in 2003, directed by Panna Rittikrai and starring Tony Jaa. The story follows a young man named Ting, who embarks on a journey to retrieve the stolen head of a sacred statue from his village. The film showcases traditional Muay Thai techniques and features impressive stunts performed without the use of CGI. The movie gained international acclaim for its action sequences and Jaa's athleticism. It helped popularize Thai cinema worldwide and led to several sequels, further establishing Jaa as a prominent figure in martial arts films.