Ram Gopal Varma revealed a surprising connection between his 1989 debut film Shiva and Bruce Lee's 1972 film Return of the Dragon.

As Ram Gopal Varma ’s Shiva re-releases in theatres after three decades, the director spoke to the press and spilt some secrets about the Nagarjuna, Amala Akkineni and Raghuvaran-starrer. He also revealed an astonishing connection between the 1989 film and Bruce Lee’s Return of the Dragon, revealing that he copied from the 1972 film. Here’s what he said.

Speaking to the press in Hyderabad ahead of Shiva’s re-release, RGV stated that he had always been a huge fan of Bruce Lee. He added, “Initially, I planned to make a small film titled Rathri. Around that time, Venkat suggested I write a story for Nagarjuna . I remember watching Return of the Dragon for

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