Panchayat (Season 4/India/2025) Series takes a closer look at the rural grassroots politics. The focus of this comedy drama is on the much-awaited Phulera village Panchayat election. And, not surprisingly, two warring political camps fight tooth and nail to win at all costs in this political slugfest. But who won and who lost?
Certainly, like a two-party system, there are two political camps in Phulera village. As of now, Pradhan’s camps are ruling the Panchayat (village council) and now they have been challenged by Bhushan’s camps. In a political game of one-upmanship, both camps are indulging in all sorts of comical ruckus. It is funny indeed.
“Panchayat”: Who Won & Who Lost In The Prestigious & High-Stakes Elections To Rule Village Council
Spoiler Free Review of the Panchayat (Season 4/India/2025) Series
Trailer & Synopsis
Amidst the much-awaited village panchayat elections, Pradhan’s and Bhushan’s camps battle tooth and nail to maintain the upper hand. Both camps battle through sharp political moves. As intense village panchayat elections rage on, Abhishek sheds his neutrality; both his future and Pradhan’s hang in the balance.
The introduction
In India, most shows transport us into a make-believe world, where the harsh realities of caste, religion, region, and class remain absent. And the “Panchayat” (S-1 to S-4) is no different. No wonder it remains a fan favourite show among many viewers. Such kind of comedy shows provide us with an escape from the life of daily struggle and drudgery among the middle-class and lower-middle-class folks. The popularity of the “Panchayat” Hindi comedy drama can be gauged from the fact that now the official remake, “Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam”, a Tamil comedy show, has been released, not so long ago.
"Panchayat" is a lighthearted comedy-drama that follows the life of Abhishek (Jitendra Kumar), an engineering graduate who, faced with limited job prospects, takes on the role of secretary at a panchayat office in a remote village in Uttar Pradesh. Navigating the quirks of eccentric villagers and the challenges of rural life, Abhishek embarks on this unexpected journey with one goal in mind: to escape this village and pursue his dreams, which motivates him to prepare for the CAT exam.
Also, please read our review of the first three seasons of the Panchayat series in our Focus Magazine.
Fans love the make-believe world of the Phulera village
Along with the fans, we also adore this fascinating world of the “Panchayat” created by its writers, Chandan Kumar. Certainly, he has retained a lot of innocence among its main cast members, despite the fact a they are engaged in a bitter political battle in the fictional village of Phulera, Uttar Pradesh. Except for one firing incident and a bunch of violent scenes, the majority of the show strives to show clean and sanitised comedy fit for mass consumption. Maybe many of us yearn for the simplicity and the predictability of life depicted in the show. And this is what makes us fall in love with many of its endearing characters and their stories.
Most of its characters are charming and memorable
Almost all the actors and actresses have done a splendid job in portraying these charming and memorable characters. Kudos to each one of them, Jitendra Kumar (Abhishek Tripathi), Raghubir Yadav (Brijbhushan Dubey), Neena Gupta (Manju Devi Dubey), Chandan Roy (Vikas Shukla), Faisal Malik (Prahlad Pandey), Sanvikaa (Rinki Dubey), Tripti Sahu (Khushboo), Durgesh Kumar (Bhushan Sharma), Sunita Rajwar (Kranti Devi Sharma), Ashok Pathak (Binod), Bulloo Kumar (Madhav), Pankaj Jha (MLA Chandra Kishore Singh), Gaurav Singh (Chhuttan Singh/Chootan), Amit Kumar Maurya (Bam Bahadur), etc.
The conclusion
If someone asks us to pick our favourite cast among all of these, then we will not be able to. All of them have left an impactful and powerful performance. It has a wonderful ensemble cast, who have excelled for the fourth straight season. And, now, we look forward to its next season of fun and entertainment.
We leave you all with a food for thought.
India has a charged political scenario in recent years, where any movie (or series) that exposes the truth of the matter they are attacked from all directions. On the other hand, the ideologically aligned propaganda movies (series) are openly endorsed and promoted by the ruling dispensation. Most of the Indians are well aware of the rough and tough ground realities that exist in the villages in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Recently, an award-winning Hindi movie, Santosh, tried to show the real face of rural India. But then the government banned it. And it remains unreleased in India.
Key Details
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Original Language | Hindi |
| Season | Fourth (4th) Season |
| Episodes | Eight (8) Episodes |
| Creators | Chandan Kumar& Deepak Kumar Mishra |
| Writer | Chandan Kumar |
| Directors | Akshat Vijaywargiya & Deepak Kumar Mishra |
| Main Cast | Jitendra Kumar (Abhishek Tripathi), Raghubir Yadav (Brijbhushan Dubey), Neena Gupta (Manju Devi Dubey), Chandan Roy (Vikas Shukla), Faisal Malik (Prahlad Pandey), Sanvikaa (Rinki Dubey), Tripti Sahu (Khushboo), Durgesh Kumar (Bhushan Sharma), Sunita Rajwar (Kranti Devi Sharma), Ashok Pathak (Binod), Bulloo Kumar (Madhav), Pankaj Jha (MLA Chandra Kishore Singh), Gaurav Singh (Chhuttan Singh/Chootan), Amit Kumar Maurya (Bam Bahadur), etc. |
| Studio | The Viral Fever (TVF) |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Poster
FM Rating
| FM Rating | 4.00/5 |
Spoilers Alert: Summary of its Eight (8) Episodes
Peek into the Eight Episodes of the Panchayat (Season 4/India/2025) Series
Episode 1: Case-Mukadma {Case-Trial} (S4, E1)
Abhishek fears the police case for slapping Bhushan could ruin his career. Drunk and frustrated, he vents and tries to apologise, hoping Bhushan will drop the case. But Bhushan has other plans because he wants Abhishek’s help to clear his name in the Pradhan shooting. The situation escalates when the MLA also gets involved in the deal.
Episode 2: Zakhm {Wound} (S4, E2)
Pradhan, a survivor of an “assassination” attempt, tries to leverage sympathy as he kicks off his election campaign. His team organises a public event where he cleans a dirty village spot despite being wounded. Meanwhile, Bhushan’s camp makes a pre-emptive strike to steal Pradhan’s thunder and gain the upper hand.
Episode 3: Vachan {Promise} (S4, E3)
After noticing a crack in Bhushan’s camp, Pradhan sees an opportunity to weaken his rival. Following his instructions, his team tries to break the unity of Bhushan’s camp by targeting one of his key loyalists. But the plan does not go as smoothly as hoped. Loyalties run deep, and winning him over proves more difficult than expected.
Episode 4: Shakti Pradarshan {Show of strength} (S4, E4)
While Pradhan and Manju Devi prepare for a grand nomination, Bhushan and the MLA hatch a plan to humiliate Pradhan’s family in front of the villagers. Acting on a secret tip, a team of government officials pays a surprise visit to members of Pradhan’s camp.
Episode 5: Ashirvaad {Blessings} (S4, E5)
A few days before the election, Manju Devi’s father visits Phulera to bless his daughter. During a door-to-door campaign, a physical altercation breaks out between rival camps after Kranti Devi insults Khushbu, Vikas’s pregnant wife, deeply offending both Prahlad and Vikas.
Episode 6: Sanjeevani {Magical herb which has the power to revive even a dead person} (S4, E6)
Jealous of Bhushan gaining strong support in the village, Pradhan’s camp grows anxious. A temporary reprieve comes when the local MP, the MLA’s superior, offers a chance to solve their problems. However, this opportunity comes with a twist, creating a moral dilemma among the camp members, especially Prahlad.
Episode 7: Dramabaaz {Someone who is over-acting} (S4, E7)
Just before election day, the local electricity transformer malfunctions, causing a power outage across the village. Pradhan’s camp scrambles to get it repaired but faces a dilemma when they learn where the electrician is from. Meanwhile, Bhushan’s camp prepares to deliver the final blow to Pradhan’s campaign.
Episode 8: Dabdaba (Influence, or Dominance} (S4, E8)
As Abhishek plans his next move after receiving his CAT results, Pradhan’s family anxiously awaits the election outcome. The advance order of sweets becomes both a topic of conversation and a subtle display of confidence. While both factions try to project strength before the villagers, the MLA keeps a sharp eye on Phulera’s political future.
Check out the funny version of the Panchayat theme song on YouTube video.
Poster and Featured Image of the Panchayat (Season 4/India/2025) Series is credited to Amazon Prime Video.
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