Naga filmmaker Theja Rio’s ‘Angh’ wins TIFF Platform Prize, enters Oscar race

Theja Rio, a filmmaker from Nagaland, has proudly clinched the TIFF Platform Prize for his debut feature film 'Angh'. This impactful film, set in the 1960s along the Indo-Myanmar border, presents compelling indigenous narratives. Praised for its riveting storytelling and authentic portrayal of tribal customs, this achievement qualifies 'Angh' for the Best International Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards.