<p>Naga director Theja Rio’s Indian feature film Angh has won the coveted Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Festival organisers announced the honour on Sunday evening, marking a major milestone for the film, which has now directly qualified for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards.</p><h2>Angh qualifies for Oscars 2027</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The TIFF jury commended the film's bold vision and narrative depth in an official statement, “The Platform Prize goes to Angh. For its refreshing perspective, strength of filmmaking, and deeply resonant portrait of a world. We praise the filmmaker’s vision, audacity and courage.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Starting this year, the Platform Prize is one of only six international festival awards offering a direct pathway to the Academy Awards. As a result, Angh will compete alongside official national submissions, including India's Gondhal, for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‘Want to dedicate this award everyone to back home’</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Theja Rio accepted the award at the award ceremony and dedicated the win to the people ‘back home.’</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Thank you to TIFF. What you have done is truly special, highlighting a film that comes from an indeginious region and speaks a tribal language. I come from a small town in the northeast of India where dreams don't often come true for my people, so if I may, I would like to dedicate this award to everyone back home. This is just a beginning," said Rio in his winning speech.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About Angh</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Adapted by Theja Rio from his own award-winning 2021 short film, Angh offers a rare cinematic portrayal of a culture seldom seen on screen. Set in the 1960s and spoken almost entirely in the Konyak language, the narrative captures the haunting and intimate story of a father and son, as the son becomes increasingly drawn to the comforts of a local mission while the broader culture is reframed as primitive through the process of conversion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-2027-conan-o-brien-set-to-host-academy-awards-for-third-year-in-a-row-1778649375898">Oscars 2027: Conan O'Brien set to host Academy Awards for third year in a row</a></p><h2>Other &nbsp;key winners at TIFF 2026</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Spanish queer epic La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (Los Javis), took home the festival’s top audience-voted prize, People’s Choice Award. Following its acclaimed run at Cannes, the Netflix-acquired film is set for a theatrical release on October 16, followed by its streaming debut on December 2.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I Play Rocky, Peter Farrelly's comedy centred on the making of Sylvester Stallone's classic film Rocky, was declared as the first runner-up. Meanwhile, Being Heumann, Siân Heder’s biographical drama depicting the life of disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann, was declared as the second runner-up.</p>

Director Theja Rio's Angh has won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival and secured a direct entry to 2027 Oscars for consideration in the Best International Features category. 

Naga director Theja Rio’s Indian feature film Angh has won the coveted Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Festival organisers announced the honour on Sunday evening, marking a major milestone for the film, which has now directly qualified for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. Angh qualifies for Oscars 2027 The TIFF jury commended the film's bold vision and narrative depth in an official statement, “The Platform Prize goes to Angh. For its refreshing perspective, strength of filmmaking, and deeply resonant portrait of a world. We praise the filmmaker’s vision, audacity and courage.” Starting this year, the Platform Prize is one of only six international festival awards offering a direct pathway to the Academy Awards. As a result, Angh will compete alongside official national submissions, including India's Gondhal, for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category. ‘Want to dedicate this award everyone to back home’ Theja Rio accepted the award at the award ceremony and dedicated the win to the people ‘back home.’ “Thank you to TIFF. What you have done is truly special, highlighting a film that comes from an indeginious region and speaks a tribal language. I come from a small town in the northeast of India where dreams don't often come true for my people, so if I may, I would like to dedicate this award to everyone back home. This is just a beginning," said Rio in his winning speech. About Angh Adapted by Theja Rio from his own award-winning 2021 short film, Angh offers a rare cinematic portrayal of a culture seldom seen on screen. Set in the 1960s and spoken almost entirely in the Konyak language, the narrative captures the haunting and intimate story of a father and son, as the son becomes increasingly drawn to the comforts of a local mission while the broader culture is reframed as primitive through the process of conversion. Also read: Oscars 2027: Conan O'Brien set to host Academy Awards for third year in a row Other key winners at TIFF 2026 Spanish queer epic La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (Los Javis), took home the festival’s top audience-voted prize, People’s Choice Award. Following its acclaimed run at Cannes, the Netflix-acquired film is set for a theatrical release on October 16, followed by its streaming debut on December 2. I Play Rocky, Peter Farrelly's comedy centred on the making of Sylvester Stallone's classic film Rocky, was declared as the first runner-up. Meanwhile, Being Heumann, Siân Heder’s biographical drama depicting the life of disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann, was declared as the second runner-up.

<p>Director Theja Rio's Angh has won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival and secured a direct entry to 2027 Oscars for consideration in the Best International Features category.&nbsp;</p>

Naga film Angh wins top jury award at TIFF 2026, secures direct Oscars 2027 qualification

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Conan O'Brien has been finalised to host the 99th Oscars in 2027. This will mark O’Brien’s third consecutive year at the prestigious award show. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and ABC confirmed on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Conan O'Brien will once again lead the Academy Awards. The comedian and American TV veteran has officially signed on to host the 99th Oscars in 2027. Conan O'Brien at the Oscars 2027 This will mark O’Brien’s third consecutive year as the prestigious award show host after previously leading the 2025 and 2026 ceremonies. His debut at the Oscars in 2025 was praised by the audience and also helped to boost ratings following years of pandemic-era decline. Also Read: Cannes Film Festival 2026: Peter Jackson honoured, Alia Bhatt stuns in peach Alongside the comedian, producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will also return for another year. Meanwhile, Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney are set to continue as executive producers, with Sweeney additionally serving as a writer for the telecast. Oscars team praises Conan O'Brien Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor praised the returning team in a joint statement, saying, "They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years," while adding that they were excited about "Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor." Also Read: Alia Bhatt meets F1 star Carlos Sainz Jr at Cannes 2026 | Watch Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich also added, "Conan has created remarkable energy around the Oscars. His singular comedic voice makes Hollywood’s biggest night one of the most entertaining celebrations of the year. We’re proud to welcome him back and look forward to what he and the producing team deliver next." Kapoor and Mullan highlighted O’Brien’s contribution to the ceremony, saying, "Getting to reunite with Conan O’Brien for a third year at the Oscars is really special. He brings that signature humor everyone loves, along with a real warmth and generosity that carry through the entire show." Also Read: 'Shame on Hollywood': Cannes-winning writer rails at stance on Gaza

<p>Conan O'Brien has been finalised to host the 99th Oscars in 2027. This will mark O’Brien’s third consecutive year at the prestigious award show. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC confirmed on Tuesday.</p>

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