Phulera Village ‘Panchayat’ is back! with a lot more political drama and fun on Amazon Prime Video with its season 3. The Viral Fever released the trailer of Panchayat season -3. Deepak Kumar Mishra is the director of this show with Chandan Kumar writing it. Panchayat is an Indian OTT platform series in Hindi language. The first season aired on 3rd April 2020. It collected appreciation and praise. After that second season came with a lot more fun and drama. Viewers were waiting for the third season to come with full of enthusiasm.
Premise and Storyline
The main protagonist is Abhishek Tripathi (Abhishek Kumar). He is a modern man unfamiliar with village cultures, conditions and lifestyles. He is an engineering graduate but had to join as a Panchayat secretary due to a lack of better opportunities. He first felt he didn’t belong here and would resign as soon as he cleared the CAT exam. Phulera is a remote imaginary Village in Uttar Pradesh. The show is filmed in a real panchayat office in a village called Mahodiya of district Sehore, state of Madhya Pradesh.
Soundtrack and cinematography
Anurag Saikia composed the soundtrack and score of the series with Amitabh Singh and Amit Kulkarni doing the cinematography and editing respectively. This series got a lot of praise in every aspect including technical and even critics appreciated TVF for Panchayat. People loved the rural village setting and drama along with comedy. In comparison with the previous projects of TVF it is a very unique and original concept.
Premier of Panchayat
This series got nominations in every category in the inaugural ceremony of Filmfare OTT Awards, except Best Actress. However, it did not win in any of them. The second season of Panchayat premiered on 20 May 2022. Their season will premiere on 28 May 2024.
Cast and Main characters
- Jitendra Kumar as Abhishek Tripathi, Secretary of Gram Panchayat
- Neena Gupta as Manju Devi Dubey, Pradhan
- Raghubir Yadav as Brij Bhushan Dubey, Manju Devi’s Husband, Pradhan-Pati
- Faisal Malik as Prahladchand “Prahlad” Pandey, Upa-Pradhan
- Chandan Roy as Vikas, Office Assistant of Gram Panchayat
- Sanvikaa as Rinki, daughter of Manju Devi
Total Seasons of Panchayat with Number of Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally Released |
| 1 | 8 | April 3, 2020 |
| 2 | 8 | May 18, 2022 |
| 3 | 8 | May 28, 2024 |
List of Panchayat Season-1 with Title
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Synopsis |
| 1 | Gram Panchayat Phulera | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Abhishek, a recent engineering graduate, takes a job as a panchayat secretary in Phulera. However, his plans are challenged when he finds the panchayat office locked and deals with a missing key. |
| 2 | Bhootha Ped | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Abhishek plans to install solar lights but faces opposition when someone suggests placing them at a haunted tree for votes. Abhishek decides to uncover the truth behind the tree. |
| 3 | Chakke Wali Kursi | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Abhishek’s purchase of a comfortable chair causes tension with the Pradhan, who feels threatened. This leads to a series of events where Abhishek is forced to give up his chair to pacify a disgruntled individual. |
| 4 | Hamara Neta Kaisa Ho? | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Abhishek faces a dilemma when asked to put up family planning slogans. His choice sparks controversy, testing the Pradhan’s leadership. |
| 5 | Computer Nahi Monitor | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Frustrated with village life, Abhishek decides to drink beer but finds his monitor stolen. A misunderstanding leads to suspicion falling on Abhishek, but he eventually clears his name. |
| 6 | Bahot Hua Samman | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Abhishek’s plans for a CAT exam photo shoot are thwarted when his pictures are deleted due to a conflict. He seeks the Pradhan’s help to resolve the situation. |
| 7 | Ladka Tez Hai Lekin.. | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Pradhanji tests Abhishek’s resolve on various matters, including his stance on dowry and his ability to crack the CAT exam. Meanwhile, a couple’s dispute over their son’s name leads to unexpected revelations. |
| 8 | Jab Jaago Tabhi Savera | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | April 3, 2020 | Abhishek’s struggles post-CAT exam continue, but he finds solace in the support of his colleagues. An incident involving Republic Day preparations leads to an opportunity for redemption for Abhishek, who decides to pursue his aspirations once again. |
List of Panchayat Season-2 with Title
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Synopsis |
| 1 | Naach | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Prahlad and Vikas suspect Abhishek and Rinki of being romantically involved after seeing Abhishek happy while drinking tea. Meanwhile, a negotiation deal at the pond digging site goes awry, leading to chaos at a local dance. Abhishek is tasked with taking care of an injured girl, prompting him to reconsider his career choices. |
| 2 | Bol Chaal Band | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Bhushan confronts Abhishek about his loyalty, causing tension in the village. Abhishek seeks advice from Siddharth and later confronts Bhushan at Rinki’s birthday celebration. |
| 3 | Kranti | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Abhishek deals with allegations of false claims about the village’s open-defecation-free status, instigated by Bhushan. He must navigate through the situation to prevent a rebellion in the village. |
| 4 | Tension | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Abhishek and Vikas deal with a drunk driver during an anti-alcoholism campaign. Meanwhile, Pradhan faces embarrassment during a lunch meeting, leading to family tensions. |
| 5 | Jaise Ko Taisa | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Abhishek installs CCTV cameras in the village, leading to unexpected complications. A misunderstanding involving swapped slippers escalates into a political feud orchestrated by Bhushan. |
| 6 | Aukaat | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Pradhan Ji faces challenges in fulfilling his election promises, leading to a confrontation with the local MLA. Abhishek questions his loyalty and faces personal doubts about his role in the village. |
| 7 | Dost Yaar | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Abhishek’s friend Siddharth visits the village, sparking tensions among the group. Abhishek confronts Pradhan about past grievances, leading to a confrontation about friendship and loyalty. |
| 8 | Parivaar | Deepak Kumar Mishra | Chandan Kumar | 18 May 2022 | Pradhan prepares for a religious event while Bhushan and Kranti put aside their vendetta. However, tragedy strikes when Prahlad receives news of his son’s death, bringing the village together in mourning. Abhishek faces opposition from the local MLA and prepares to leave the village. |