Produced by The Viral Fever, Panchayat Season 4 is created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, written by Chandan Kumar, and directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Akshat Vijaywargiya. The new show is now set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 24.
In the latest season of this popular rural comedy drama, fan-favorite characters including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar and Pankaj Jha are returning to the show.
Set in the fictional village of Phulera, the new season promises to bring fresh challenges, familiar faces, and plenty of comic twists capturing the rhythms of small-town life with humor, warmth and nuance.
The trailer for the latest season offers a hilarious sneak peek into the turf war brewing between two spirited frontrunners—Manju Devi and Kranti Devi. With rally songs, lofty pledges and lots of fanfare, the village turns into a buzzing battleground. As both camps race to outshine and out-scheme the other, Phulera transforms into a carnival of chaos. And while the smiles are wide and slogans louder, behind the scenes it is all about planting whispers, questioning each other’s “values,” and throwing just enough shade to keep things spicy. With foot-tapping, desi anthems setting the mood, the trailer promises viewers a full-blown rural ruckus—packed with the chaos of Phulera’s fiercest showdown yet.
Ahead of the launch, fans played a pivotal role in shaping the release date. Through a specially designed interactive website—www.panchayatvoting.com,a record 6.5 million votes were cast for their favourites—Team Manju Devi or Team Kranti Devi—each vote pushing a live meter closer to its final point. What started as a virtual showdown quickly turned into a massive celebration, ultimately leading to the release date being moved to June 24 in response to the fans’ enthusiasm to have their beloved series on screen sooner.
Chandan Kumar, creator and writer of Panchayat Season 4, shared, “Writing Panchayat has been a journey of deep discovery and gratitude. What makes this series special is how each season unfolds organically—building naturally on the one before it while still leaving room for the journey to continue. Our effort remains to keep the narrative fresh, by introducing new characters and dynamics, while ensuring it stays true to the emotional rhythm of Phulera. The story evolves in a way that feels both grounded and engaging. With Season 4, the world of Panchayat takes on richer dimensions—through its narrative and evolving character relationships.”
Neena Gupta, who plays Manju Devi, said, “Portraying Manju Devi has been deeply fulfilling, especially as she’s grown into one of the most loved and relatable characters on screen today. Across seasons, it’s been exciting to watch her journey from a hesitant pradhan to a confident voice in Phulera’s affairs. With each chapter, Panchayat adds depth not only to village life but to every character’s evolution. Season 4 brings unexpected twists—making the narrative all the more compelling. The trailer offers only a peek, but trust me – what lies ahead is fun, feisty, and full of surprises.”
Jitendra Kumar, who plays the Sachiv-ji (secretary), adds, “Panchayat is a prime example of authentic storytelling that resonates across geographies, age groups and viewing preferences. Its humor, charm and grounded characters have turned it into a cultural phenomenon, and we are incredibly proud to bring yet another exciting season of this beloved series to audiences. Working with this team has always felt like a creative homecoming—there’s mutual trust and a shared love for storytelling that really shines through. The trailer gives a fun peek into the new dynamics at play, and I’m truly looking forward to how audiences respond to the next phase of this beloved journey.”
At the base level, for me, Panchayat remains among the best fare on OTT, and certainly one of the topmost names among non-crime dramas. Season 2 seemed more than a shade forced and a letdown, though it garnered popularity, while Season 3 was comme ci, comme ca and continued to garner love for the franchise. Let us hope for the best in this coming season.
