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Nagaland Director Theja Rio’s Film ‘Angh’ to Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 03:19 PM
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Filmmaker Theja Rio from Nagaland will present his movie ‘Angh’ as a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Nagaland’s emerging filmmaker Theja Rio is set to showcase his latest work, the feature film “Angh,” at the Toronto International Film Festival. The screening will mark the film’s world premiere, bringing the story from India’s northeast to a global audience for the first time.
TIFF, one of the world’s most prominent film festivals, regularly features a diverse slate of international cinema. Rio’s inclusion highlights growing interest in narratives from the region and offers a platform for Nagaland’s cultural voice on an international stage.
The premiere is scheduled during the festival’s main program, where industry professionals, critics and audiences gather to discover new talent. Rio’s participation underscores the expanding reach of Northeast Indian cinema beyond domestic circuits.
The film’s title, “Angh,” is expected to explore themes rooted in Nagaland’s heritage, though detailed plot information remains limited ahead of the screening. The event will be closely watched by both Indian and global film enthusiasts.
TIFF, one of the world’s most prominent film festivals, regularly features a diverse slate of international cinema. Rio’s inclusion highlights growing interest in narratives from the region and offers a platform for Nagaland’s cultural voice on an international stage.
The premiere is scheduled during the festival’s main program, where industry professionals, critics and audiences gather to discover new talent. Rio’s participation underscores the expanding reach of Northeast Indian cinema beyond domestic circuits.
The film’s title, “Angh,” is expected to explore themes rooted in Nagaland’s heritage, though detailed plot information remains limited ahead of the screening. The event will be closely watched by both Indian and global film enthusiasts.