The much-loved Amazon Prime Video series Panchayat has fans eagerly awaiting news about its future. Following the release of Season 4 on June 24, 2025, speculation about a fifth season has been rife. Now, there's exciting news for fans: Chandan Kumar, the writer of Panchayat, has shared a significant update regarding Season 5.
In an exclusive interview, Chandan Kumar revealed that the script and direction for Panchayat Season 5 are nearly complete. This announcement comes as a huge relief for viewers who were left with several unanswered questions at the end of Season 4. The fourth season concluded on a cliffhanger, prompting immediate discussions and theories about the potential direction of the story.
Adding to the excitement, actress Sanvikaa, who plays Rinki in the series, has also confirmed that work on Panchayat Season 5 is underway. In an interview with OTTPlay, Sanvikaa indicated that the new season could premiere sometime between mid to late 2026, depending on the production schedule. This timeline aligns with the show's previous release pattern, with new seasons typically arriving every one to two years. Season 1 was released in 2020, Season 2 in 2022, Season 3 in 2024 and Season 4 in 2025.
Chandan Kumar has also spoken about the challenges of maintaining the show's authenticity and appeal as it progresses. He acknowledged the rising expectations from fans with each new season, emphasizing the importance of keeping the story connected and relatable. According to Kumar, the aim is not to create something completely out of the box but to ensure that everything happening in the series has a prelude and feels interconnected. He assured that the team is committed to making decisions that honor the world they have created and the characters that viewers have grown to love.
Season 4 of Panchayat introduced sharper political elements while retaining the soul of the village. Interestingly, half of Season 4 was filmed before the audience's reaction to Season 3 was even available. Chandan Kumar revealed that the feedback received was largely in line with their expectations.
The confirmation of Season 5 has generated considerable buzz, especially given the mixed reception to Season 4. While some viewers appreciated the emotional depth and narrative maturity of the latest season, others felt that the pacing was slower and that the humor, a hallmark of the show, was less prominent. Despite these mixed reviews, the ending of Season 4 left several key plotlines unresolved, fueling anticipation for the upcoming season.
Several questions remain from the Season 4 finale that are likely to be addressed in Season 5: Who shot Pradhan Ji? Will Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar) leave Phulera to pursue his MBA? What will happen to his relationship with Rinki? How will Kranti Devi's administration impact the village as the new Pradhan?
The core cast, including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Chandan Roy, Faisal Malik, and Sanvikaa, are all expected to return for Season 5. The series is created by The Viral Fever (TVF), with Deepak Kumar Mishra directing and Chandan Kumar writing.
As fans eagerly await Panchayat Season 5, the promise of new developments, deepening character arcs, and the signature blend of humor and heart offers much to look forward to in the continuing story of Phulera.
