Why do Hollywood movies have cast and crew details at the end of the movie while Bollywood does otherwise.

In hollywood movies the content, story, acting etc are so good that the audience stays back to look at them but in Bollywood they just walk once story ends because they do not get content, story, acting

Moreover no one values the guys behind the scenes at all.

Tanmay I don't think whatever you have mentioned in an article is totally correct. If you see lot of old Hollywood movies you will find that cast & crews name shows in the beginning of the movie. Now almost all  Hollywood movies show names & song at the end of the movie. 

Here I think the difference is same as of developed and developing. It is just like comparing USA & India 30 years ago and now. 30 years ago there was huge difference between India and US (Development point of view) but if you compare it now at present environment then you will find difference has narrowed down hugely. It is just like late arising for India.

Same is with movies. Bollywood always follows Hollywood. If you see last few years’ Indian movies then you will realize that we also started showing name at the end of the movie along with a song. There is nothing like taking credit in the beginning or at the end. It's just our perception or another way of thinking.  

No, i really do not think in this fashion, but what i would say is that its mainly towards making sure that the cast and the crew of the production is addressed for thier contribution towards the film. its not about giving the credit in the begining or the end but its about making the viewers aware of what they will see, the appreciation goes to the right people.

e.g. some names are not very well addressed in the promotional activities of any film like assistant director, dialogue writer etc ... so to make sure that they are credited for their work and if successful, awarded for their work by the local crowd. in India, being known in public is a big task, as everyone wants to do the same and compition is much higher and also we believe in being humble and honest which compells us to make sure that everyone who has worked towards making of the product is acclaimed for. after the movie no one is actually bothered to look at the credits. thats why we make sure that the crew is credited for their in the begining when people are attentive and at ease.

(on a lighter Note: I also have a different thought in mind that generally Indians are not punctual and so instead of movie starting late, the titles can go on and by the time titles get over, people would settle down... hehehe but this is off the record and only for fun sake argument. i still stick to my serious argument above)

No, it doesn't mean that. It just means that in India we give importance to the people behind the scenes also, which Hollywood probably doesn't want to waste time over. Technical aspects of film making are important to Indians, whereas in the West, they just want to get on with the show!

I think i basically agree with what you say..but if you look at the whole scenario a little clinically, what i believe ,is that because the hollywood version of the the entire crew is not very well known to us thus making it easier to relate to their screen presence and so the titles befor ethe movie...!!!!

There is another fact,that looks so logical..

In Hollywood movies, titles at the end of movie gives positive indication that the movie is now neded.

Whereas in Bollywood movies,public knows very well when the end comes (when police enters the scene.when hero & heroine meet & start singing, etc...).There is not need of a specific signal...

I feel this also convincing...

No I don't think that this is done to take the credit even before the verdict about a film is given or anything like that....Its just that hollywood guys have their own way of putting things up and we have our own way.....It has nothing to do with taking credit or anything like that.

In my opinion, logic behind this may be like this...

Hollywood movie goers like full returns on their money & they will see the movie till last minute. Hence titles are shown at the end.

About Indian movies, producers are damn sure that, once movie ends nobody will wait to read anything. Hence they show it in the beginning, so that public has no option but to read......

Hope this convinces you.....

I think it is just a matter of going with the old routine as far as    Indian films are concerned. Many time it is boring to go through the presentation part. 

I like the Hollywood practice becuase I can quit at the end of the film. In some films there are good title song worth the wait.

When viewed at home, it is immaterial either way, as we can 'fast forward' the initial part.

Its a matter of belief and tradition, in my opinion. Belief and tradition means; by Indian " Good start leads to good end" whereas in Hollywood "End wells that all well". 

It is like announcing your arrival..."LADIES AND GENTLEMEN PRESENTING AAG HI AAG WITH THE LEAD ROLE OF......". I agree that it is only a way presentation. There is no reason for comparison or digging meaning.

But Tanmay like many "elite" Indians has found the opportunity to tell that we Indian, as we are, are mean. Being yourself is never never being mean and that is the way we are. I am proud of being mean if it means being Indian.