July 9, 2025
The latest chapter of Panchayat, one of India’s most beloved web series, dropped on Amazon Prime Video on June 24—and it’s already making headlines. Season 4 has recorded the biggest launch in the show’s history, both in India and globally. Following this resounding success, Prime Video has officially confirmed that Panchayat will return for Season 5, slated for release in 2026.
Marking a milestone for the franchise, Season 4 emerged as the most-watched season yet during its opening week. It quickly climbed to the top of streaming charts, trending in the Top 10 across more than 42 countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and the UAE. In India, the series has been holding strong at the #1 spot and was streamed in over 180 countries during its debut week.
Prime Video took to Instagram to make the Season 5 announcement with a playful post: “Hi 5 👋 Phulera wapas aane ki taiyyaari shuru kar lijiye,” hinting that audiences will once again be transported to the fictional village of Phulera.
Manish Menghani, Director and Head of Content Licensing at Prime Video India, expressed his excitement, saying, “The overwhelming response to Season 4 has been phenomenal. It not only reinforces the show’s cultural impact but also its global reach. Panchayat’s heartwarming storytelling and genuine characters have made it a universal favourite. The success highlights the growing appetite for grounded, Indian narratives that resonate beyond borders.”
Vijay Koshy, President of The Viral Fever (TVF), echoed this sentiment. “Panchayat has always been close to our hearts—it’s a celebration of rural India, told with humor and honesty. This journey with Prime Video has been incredibly fulfilling. The support from fans around the world has been humbling, and we’re thrilled to begin work on Season 5.”
Created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, Panchayat is produced by TVF and co-directed by Akshat Vijaywargiya and Deepak Kumar Mishra. The series features a stellar cast, including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, Ashok Pathak, and Pankaj Jha.
Despite some divided opinions about Season 4’s ending, the series continues to captivate with its simple storytelling and endearing portrayal of life in rural India. And with Season 5 already in the works, fans can look forward to another trip to Phulera in 2026.
Source: Hindustan Times