Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar & Ashok Pathak Hint that Panchayat S5 Will Bring a Fresh Twist to the Narrative!

Panchayat Season 3 dominated the inaugural IIFA Digital Awards with a leading 4 wins, while Panchayat Season 2 secured the maiden Best Web Series (OTT) award at the 54th IFFI. Panchayat Season 4 emerged as one of the biggest winners at the prestigious Iconic Gold Awards, by winning, in 6 categories, Best Web Series, Best Director, Best Actor (Comedy), Best Actress (Comedy), Best Supporting Actor (Comedy) & Best Supporting Actress (Comedy).

TVF’s Panchayat is among one of the most loved series. With every episode, the show has kept the audience hooked with its engaging and interesting story. At a Summit, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and Ashok Pathak opened up about the much-awaited next chapter the series. Sharing insights into the evolving dynamics of Phulera following the return of the former opposition to power, the actors teased what lies ahead for the village. While keeping major plot details under wraps, they hinted that Panchayat Season 5 will bring a fresh twist to the narrative, promising an entertaining and distinctly different experience from the previous seasons.

Durgesh Kumar, who plays the role of Banrakas (Bhushan), who has successfully seized control of the village council by defeating Brij Bhushan and Manju Devi, was seen speaking about the plot of Panchayat 5. However, he said, “Aise toh nahi bata sakte, warna audience ka comic timing kharaab ho jaayega. Lekin, iss baar bhi anand aane waala hai.”

Echoing Durgesh’s comment, Ashok Pathak aka Binod shared, “Mazza aayega. Iss baar ka season kuch alag, hatke hoga. Romaanch zyaada hone waala hai.”

Panchayat Season 4 concluded on an intriguing cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to discover who will ultimately take charge of Phulera under the newly elected leadership. With the identity of the village’s next Up-Pradhan still shrouded in mystery, the upcoming season is expected to unravel the suspense and reveal how the political dynamics of Phulera evolve. When probed about this, Sunita Rajwar, who plays Kranti Devi (the new Pradhan of Phulera), quipped, “Ghar ki baat, ghar mein hi rahegi. Woh hum aapko stage pe nahi batayenge. Humare writers hain jinhone bahot accha likha hua hai. Season 1 se leke season 5 tak maintain karna, gaon ki saralta bhi maintain karna, masala bhi maintain karna. Unki likhawat aur hum kalkaro ki karigari ek saath screen pe dekhne mein mazza aayega. Abhi bata denge toh mazza khatam ho jaayega.”

The Panchayat actors have raised anticipation for the upcoming season of the show. While the release date of Panchayat season 5 is yet to be revealed, Amazon Prime Video has announced that the new episodes will begin streaming this month.

Moreover, Panchayat has not only received several awards, such as the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025, IIFA Digital Awards 2025 (the inaugural edition), and the Iconic Gold Awards 2026, but has also become a viral sensation across social media. In fact, it has introduced some of the finest actors to the entertainment world, including Jitendra Kumar and Faisal Malik, among others.

First launched in 2020, Panchayat quickly became a cultural favourite for its authentic portrayal of rural India and relatable storytelling centred around an engineering graduate working as a village panchayat secretary. Over the years, the series has earned widespread critical acclaim for its simplicity, humour, and emotional depth.

By Keerti Kadam