Film ‘Angh’ Review: Theja Rio Highlights Progress vs Cultural Loss in Nagaland

Theja Rio, writing for India Today, evaluated the recent Nagaland‑based feature ‘Angh’, noting the film’s stark portrayal of rapid development in the region. Rio argues that while infrastructure projects and economic growth promise better livelihoods, they also threaten the preservation of indigenous customs and languages.

According to the review, the director of ‘Angh’ uses vivid cinematography to juxtapose new highways and schools with fading tribal rituals, illustrating a community caught between progress and identity loss. Rio commends the film’s balanced narrative, which neither romanticises tradition nor glorifies unchecked modernization.

Rio concludes that ‘Angh’ serves as a timely cultural document, urging policymakers and audiences alike to consider sustainable pathways that protect Nagaland’s heritage while embracing necessary development.