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Tony Jaa, Thai martial arts superstar, does it again. After much drama surrounding the production of the film itself, Ong Bak 2: The Beginning, is scheduled for a limited release to theater audiences on October 23, 2009. Watch the exciting preview below. Directed by Tony Jaa, who stars in the movie, the cast also includes Sorapong Chatree, Sarunyoo Wongkrachang, Santisuk Promsiri and Petchtai Wongkamlao. An already overwhelming response to this movie has hinted at a possible sequel: Ong Bak 3.
Tony Jaa, born Panom Jeerum in Surin, Thailand to elephant herders, he studied martial arts films and dreamed of modeling his idols who included Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li. He is a master of the martial art Muay Thai, but also studied other styles including Tae kwon do and judo. He did stunt work in various martial arts films before landing the starring 2003 role in Ong Bak 1 which catapulted him to movie stardom. This is Jaa's directorial debut.
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