Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
2001, English. Directed by Tunde Kelani.
Thunderbolt is woven around Ngozi, a young elegant Igbo lady and Yinka a young man of Yoruba origin who meet and fall in love during the National Youth Service. Their eventual marriage, against folk wisdom soon develops problem fueled by rumors of extra-marital affairs which destroy trust between a devoted Ngozi and a jealous Yinka. In the ensuing drama Ngozi is laced with “Magun,” the mysterious and fatal chastity control which will make her sexual victim die instantly after sexual intercourse.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 2001
- Country
- Nigeria
- Written by
- Adebayo Faleti, Femi Kayode, Tunde Kelani
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How long is Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Thunderbolt have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Thunderbolt on?
Thunderbolt is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thunderbolt?
If you liked Thunderbolt, try The Pillow Book, The Bad Seed, Fifty Shades Darker.
Who directed Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt (2001) was directed by Tunde Kelani and stars Uche Obi-Osotule, Buki Ajayi, Larinde Akinleye.