Nagaland filmmaker Theja Rio’s debut feature Angh won the Platform Prize at TIFF 2026, along with CAD 20,000. The only Indian film in the competition, Angh also earned a direct path to the Oscars 2027 in the International Feature Film category

Samjad PS’ Malayalam film Half made history as the first Malayalam film to screen in TIFF’s Midnight Madness section. The film received an enthusiastic response, with its performances, action, music and sound design drawing praise