Nagaland-set film Angh, directed by Theja Rio, has created history by becoming the first Indian film to win the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. The achievement also makes the film eligible for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars, marking a significant milestone for Nagaland cinema.
Set in 1960s Nagaland, the film follows an ageing Konyak village chief and his son as they face a changing world. The story explores their relationship, cultural shifts and the challenges of preserving traditions amid change. Rio's feature directorial debut is based on his 2021 short film.
The film features BAFTA-winning actor Douglas Henshall alongside local actors from Nagaland. Its recognition at TIFF brings the stories and filmmaking talent of the region to a wider international audience. The Oscar eligibility comes through TIFF's Platform Prize, following a change in Academy rules that allows winners of select international festival awards to qualify for the International Feature Film category. Angh joins Marathi film Gondhal, India's official submission for the 2027 Oscars, in the conversation around Indian cinema's international recognition.
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