With the preponement of the beloved family show, as a result of the fan campaign started by Amazon Prime Video, fans' excitement has reached the top mountain.
On June 11, 2025, Amazon Prime Video announced the new release date for the upcoming season of the fans’ favourite show as a result of an interactive campaign launched by the OTT platform, allowing the fans to vote for the release date of the series. Titled ‘Vote for Date’, the campaign garnered immense enthusiasm, recording over 6.5 million votes. With the overwhelming response of the viewers, Amazon Prime was pushed to prepone the date to 24 June 2025, which was earlier going to be released on July 2, 2025.
Wondering how much the star cast earn for their original, realistic, and emotionally connecting performance throughout the show, which kept the viewers hooked?
Here’s the answer:
Actor Name | Role | Salary per episode | Estimated Total[ 8 episodes] |
Jitendra Kumar | Abhishek aka Sachiv Ji | Rs.70,000 | Rs.5,60,000 |
Neena Gupta | Manju Devi | Rs.50,000 | Rs.4,00,000 |
Raghubir Yadav | Brij Bhushan aka Pradhan JI | Rs.40,000 | Rs.3,20,000 |
Chandan Roy | Vikas | Rs.30,000-40,000 | Rs.2,40,000-3,20,000 |
Faisal Malik | Prahlad chacha | Rs.20,000 | Rs.1,60,000 |
As per reports, Jitendra Gupta, playing the role of Abhishek aka Sachiv Ji, is the highest-paid actor among the other star cast. Despite the modest budget compared to other mega-budget series, ‘Panchayat’ proves that authentic storytelling and brilliant performances do not need a lavish budget. As per Season 3 of the series, the budget was kept minimal while the performance and storytelling were above expectations. The raw and original depiction of the characters is what made the series a big-time success. The bar for Season 4 is raised higher, with fans eagerly waiting for it.
The official trailer of Panchayat Season 4 teases a fierce contest between Manju Devi and Kranti Devi, competing for the village head position, as released recently on 11 June 2025. Viewers can also expect developments in Sachiv Ji’s personal life and his relationship with Rinki, while a mysterious attack on Pradhan Ji raises eyebrows, promising an explosive mix of humor, drama, and village politics with a hint of romance.
As the teaser depicts, the power struggle intensifies in Phulera as alliances shift and rivalries deepen. Meanwhile, Sachiv Ji finds himself torn between duty and emotion, navigating growing tensions in the village while exploring the budding bond with Rinki. With hilarious twists, sharp social commentary, and relatable characters, Season 4 promises to deliver on all fronts.
After reports claimed Jitendra Kumar earned only Rs 70k, and Neena Gupta received Rs 50k per episode, fans and insiders questioned whether the cast was underpaid, especially given the show’s huge success. One fan wrote, “70k is a joke for an actor… they are literally the heart of the show, while another said, “No way this is true… Neena Gupta wouldn’t ever come to that rate.”
However, Jitendra Kumar publicly dismissed such figures as unfair to discuss, emphasizing that conversations about salaries aren’t productive and should be avoided.