First Movie in Konyak Language Wins Top Prize in Toronto

Theja Rio's first full-length film Angh, made in Nagaland's Konyak language, won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The award, chosen by judges, honors a unique directing style. Made with mostly new actors, the win puts a small-language debut before the world. Reaching more viewers depends on finding a distributor.