The Message vs Valliettan
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Valliettan). Valliettan is the shorter watch at 2h 51m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2000). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Message
Valliettan| The Message | Valliettan | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2000 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 2h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Drama |
| Country | Algeria | – |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Shaji Kailas |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Shobana, Kalabhavan Mani, Siddique, Kozhikode Narayanan Nair, Mammootty |
Synopsis
The Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Valliettan
Madhavankutty is the Valliettan (Big Brother) of the Arackal family. The long lasting rivalry between Arackal Madhavanunni and Patteri Sivaraman forms the main thread of the story. Madhavanunni, along with his four brothers he rules the village. But Sivaraman, with the help of Bava, develops their plan to trap Madhavanunni.
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