Theja Rio’s ‘Angh’ selected for platform competition at TIFF 2026
Toronto: Filmmaker Theja Rio’s debut feature Angh has been selected for the Platform Competition at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it will have its world premiere.
Set in Nagaland in the 1960s, the film brings a story rooted in the region’s history and culture to one of the world’s leading film festivals. The 2026 Platform section will feature 12 films from around the world and is dedicated to distinctive, director-driven cinema.
Written and directed by Rio, Angh marks his first feature following a string of internationally screened and award-winning short films.“It is deeply humbling to see a story from Nagaland find a place on a global platform like TIFF,” Rio said in a statement. “We hope the film resonates with audiences across cultures while remaining true to the place and people it represents.”
In a key change this year, the winner of the Platform Award will automatically qualify for consideration in the Academy Awards’ International Feature Film category, subject to the Academy’s eligibility rules.
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival will be held from September 10 to 20, 2026.
