Angh Wins Platform Prize 2026 at Toronto Film Festival
Why in the news
A film from Nagaland, Angh, took home a top prize at one of the world’s major film festivals.
Key facts
- Film: Angh, directed by Theja Rio (Naga filmmaker).
- Honour: the 2026 Platform Prize from TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Competition: one of 12 films picked for the Platform programme.
Significance
The prize gives Naga cinema and filmmaking a notable spot on the international stage.
Exam angle
- Prize: Platform Prize at TIFF.
- Director: Theja Rio.
- Number of films in the Platform programme: 12.