Nagaland-set 'Angh' to compete in TIFF 2026's Platform section
The Nagaland-set film 'Angh', directed by Theja Rio, has been selected for the Platform competition at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. This selection marks a significant milestone for cinema from India's Northeast on the global stage.
Why it matters
It highlights the increasing international recognition of regional Indian cinema and its cultural narratives.
Filmmaker Theja Rio's debut feature Angh has been selected for the Platform Competition at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festiva l (TIFF).
The Nagaland-set film will have its world premiere in Platform, TIFF's competitive section dedicated to distinctive director-driven cinema. The 2026 line-up features 12 films from around the world.
Written and directed by Rio, Angh marks the filmmaker's first feature after a string of internationally screened and award-winning short films.
The film is set against the backdrop of Nagaland in the 1960s and brings a story rooted in the region's history and culture to one of the world's leading film festivals.
In a statement, Rio said the selection was a significant moment for the film and for stories from India's Northeast.
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