Cheriya Manushyarude Valiya Daivangal is a 2D animated short film that unfolds in a drought-stricken, surreal world where a lone priest guards a forgotten temple that worships a fish deity kept alive in a bowl of dwindling water. As the land dries up and the pressure to survive intensifies, the priest faces a profound moral and spiritual crisis—should he drink the sacred water or preserve his faith? The film explores themes of devotion, survival, isolation, and the crumbling weight of inherited belief systems. Drawing from ancient Indian visual culture and designed with textured, minimalist animation, the narrative is conveyed with sparse dialogue, emphasising atmosphere through layered sound design and a mystical, ritualistic musical score.