‘Angh’ wins Platform Prize 2026 at TIFF

Directed by Naga filmmaker Theja Rio, Angh won the prestigious Platform Prize 2026 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), marking a historic first for the region.

Competitive Selection: The film was selected alongside 11 other titles for this year's Platform programme, which is TIFF's sole competitive section.
Pathway to the Oscars: Starting with the 2026 award, winning the TIFF Platform Prize grants a non-English-language film a direct pathway to eligibility for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
About the Platform Programme: The programme celebrates films with bold directorial visions and distinctive storytelling, awarding a cash prize of 20,000 Canadian dollars along with a trophy.