For those who may be new to the series, Ong Bak tells the story of Boonting (Tony Jaa), a young monk from the ancient temple of Wat Phra Kaew, renowned for its sacred Buddha image, the Emerald Buddha. The films follow Boonting's journey as he leaves his temple to retrieve the stolen Buddha and protect it from those who seek to exploit its power. Along the way, he showcases his mastery of muay boran, the traditional Thai martial art, while battling against evil forces.
While there are no major commercial theatrical "new" releases for the 2010 film
: Tien confronts Bhuti in an arena, eventually overcoming the villain's dark magic and illusions through his newfound spiritual clarity.