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Malayalam movie 'HALF' screens at TIFF Midnight Madness, a first for the language
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:37 AM
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The Malayalam-language film HALF has been selected for the Midnight Madness programme at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking the first time a Malayalam movie will appear in that section.
The Malayalam‑language feature HALF is set to make its international debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the Midnight Madness lineup. The selection places the film in a high‑profile slot that showcases bold, genre‑bending cinema from around the world.
Industry observers note that this is the first instance of a Malayalam film being programmed in Midnight Madness, a milestone that highlights the growing global interest in South Indian storytelling. The exposure could open new distribution avenues for the film and bring wider attention to Malayalam cinema’s creative output.
TIFF’s Midnight Madness is renowned for its eclectic mix of thrillers, horror, and avant‑garde works, drawing enthusiastic audiences each night. HALF’s inclusion underscores the festival’s commitment to diversifying its roster and gives the film a platform to reach critics and cinephiles beyond the Indian subcontinent.
Industry observers note that this is the first instance of a Malayalam film being programmed in Midnight Madness, a milestone that highlights the growing global interest in South Indian storytelling. The exposure could open new distribution avenues for the film and bring wider attention to Malayalam cinema’s creative output.
TIFF’s Midnight Madness is renowned for its eclectic mix of thrillers, horror, and avant‑garde works, drawing enthusiastic audiences each night. HALF’s inclusion underscores the festival’s commitment to diversifying its roster and gives the film a platform to reach critics and cinephiles beyond the Indian subcontinent.