One of the most beloved humorous genre series is now back with its fourth season, ‘Panchayat’ series has consistently garnered critical acclaim and widespread popularity for its authentic portrayal of rural life, relatable characters, and a blend of humor and poignant social commentary, and since its last season fans have been eagerly waiting to see their favourite characters altogether.
The highly anticipated return: Release date and fan influence
The release date for ‘Panchayat Season 4’ was officially announced on June 11, 2025, by Prime Video along with the full trailer. Initially set to premiere on July 2, 2025, the release date of the series was pushed closer by a unique and successful fan campaign launched by Prime Video; called the ‘Vote for Date’ interactive campaign which featured the show’s beloved characters, ‘Manju Devi’ (Neena Gupta) and ‘Kranti Devi’ (Sunita Rajwar).
This event involved a virtual showdown by fans voting for their preferred dates, however, this online initiative garnered immense enthusiasm, recording over 6.5 million votes.The overwhelming response from viewers, eager to watch their favourite series sooner, ultimately led Prime Video to prepone the release date to June 24, 2025, demonstrating the significant power of a dedicated fanbase in influencing major streaming platforms.
Panchayat season 4 Cast and Trailer
The much-loved ensemble cast will be reprising their roles, bringing back the familiar faces that audience have grown to cherish, it includes:
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Jitender Kumar
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Neena Gupta
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Raghubir Yadav
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Faisal Malik
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Chandan Roy
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Durgesh Kumar
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Sunita Rajwar
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Pankaj Jha
All these skilful and talented actors portray their characters in such a way that it's hard to not feel the emotions and feelings they are trying to depict, they have become a significant part of the production and have gained immense popularity due to their skills, that now the audience can’t even wait to see them together on the screen with their unforgettable humor.
The official trailer for Panchayat 4 was unveiled today - Wednesday, June 11, 2025, along with the new release date. The trailer offers a hilarious glimpse into the upcoming season, focusing on the brewing election battle between Manju Devi and Kranti Devi for the village head position, as well as the ongoing developments in Sachiv Ji’s life and his relationship with Rinki, promising an explosive mix of humor, drama, and village politics.
How the Panchayat series gained popularity
Panchayat series first season was released on April 3, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic and was an instant hit, especially resonating with audiences during the initial lockdown period, offering a refreshing and feel-good escape. Critics lauded its nuanced storytelling, brilliant performances, and realistic depiction of village dynamics, avoiding both romanticization and vilification of rural India. It won several accolades, including Filmfare OTT Awards in comedy categories, solidifying its position as a breakthrough Indian web series. Then, as season 2 and season 3 came out, the series became one of the most loved comedy series in India, which led to the widespread fanbase of the series wanting to watch season 4 sooner.