Malayalam Film HALF Screened at TIFF's Midnight Madness Section
· Entertainment · The Hindu, Deadline
The Malayalam film HALF was screened under the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, September 20, 2026. It marked the first time a Malayalam film has been featured in this section at TIFF. The screening evoked an enthusiastic response from the audience, according to a communication from the film's team. Director Samjad, producers Anne Sajeev and P. K. Sajeev, lead actors Ranjith Sajeev and Aiswarya Raj, music composer Mithun Mukundan, and sound designer Vishnu Govind participated in a post-screening Q&A session. Cinematographer Pappinu's visual language and the film's action sequences, choreographed by Very Tri Yulisman, received appreciation. The film's poster was also shared alongside the announcement.
Why it matters
This screening represents a milestone for Malayalam cinema on the global stage, increasing its visibility at one of the world's most prestigious film festivals. It highlights growing international recognition for regional Indian films beyond mainstream Bollywood.
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