Ajay Devgn's Gangaajal that released in 2003 was a critically acclaimed film and an "eye-opener" at the "right time", says the film's lead actor, who played the role of a cop in the film. The film that also featured actress Gracy Singh completes 16 years on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Ajay Devgn shared a note on his Instagram with Gangaajal's poster and wrote: "16 years of #Gangaajal. A film that was an eye-opener on corruption, caste-politics and other social evils. Found the right voice at the right time (sic)."