The highly-awaited season 4 of Panchayat premiered on Prime Video on June 24. The show has already delivered the highest opening in the franchise’s history during launch week. On Monday, Amazon Prime Video officially announced that the show will return for season 5. 

Panchayat season 5 confirmed

The latest season recorded the strongest opening, surpassing all previous seasons in viewership. On launch day, Panchayat Season 4 trended among the Top 10 titles in over 42 countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and UAE among others, and was streamed in more than 180 countries during its launch week. In India, it has been trending at #1 spot.

Prime Video has confirmed that Season 5 is already in development and will premiere in 2026. Sharing the announcement on their official Instagram account, Prime Video wrote in the caption, “Hi 5 Phulera wapas aane ki taiyyaari shuru kar lijiye (Get ready to come to Phulera for another ride). PanchayatOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon.”

“We are absolutely delighted with the phenomenal response to Panchayat Season 4, which has further elevated the series’ stature and set new benchmarks for authentic storytelling,” said Manish Menghani, Prime Video India's Director & Head of Content Licensing, in a statement. The series' remarkable audience reach throughout India and in more than 180 nations during its premiere week is a sign of its widespread appeal and strong cultural resonance. Panchayat has become a worldwide sensation because to its moving plot and realistic characters. It appeals to viewers all over the world with its warmth, simplicity, and authenticity. The enduring popularity of the series is highlighted by this achievement, which also demonstrates the increasing worldwide desire for Indian stories that are rooted in reality. We are delighted to announce that work on Season 5 has already begun, and we are eager to carry on the adventure of Phulera and its beloved characters.

"It has been a truly extraordinary journey working with Prime Video to bring Panchayat to life and witness its incredible growth over the years," said Vijay Koshy, president of The Viral Fever (TVF). We adore this series because it so well portrays the appeal, humor, and subtleties of rural India, highlighting the strength of straightforward, human storytelling. Prime Video and Panchayat share the same goal and ideals: to share genuine, relatable stories that appeal to viewers from all over the world. The tremendous affection that Season 4 has gained, both from viewers in India and from audiences worldwide, has been greatly appreciated. Thank you to the amazing cast and crew whose enthusiasm and commitment made this adventure possible, and to the fans whose steadfast backing continues to motivate us. We are thrilled about what the future holds and are eager to introduce Season 5 to viewers in 2026.

The Viral Fever, which was founded by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar and written by Chandan Kumar, produced Panchayat. Deepak Kumar Mishra and Akshat Vijaywargiya directed the film. The show boasts a well-liked ensemble cast, including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, Ashok Pathak, and Pankaj Jha.

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