You will be surprised to know that every season of 'Panchayat' has received a great rating on IMDb. The first season had achieved a tremendous rating of 9, which is a big deal for any show!
Now that Season 4 is just about to release on June 28 (yes, it is coming on June 28, not 24!), then this show is not just a web series, but has become the identity of Indian OTT. So what is the secret of this unmatched success of 'Panchayat'? Let's understand together.
1. Deep things hidden in simplicity
The biggest strength of 'Panchayat' is its simplicity. This is not a high-fi drama or a glamour-filled story. Instead, it takes you through the everyday life of a small village called Phulera in a cute, fun and heartwarming way. The show doesn’t show the hardships and sorrows of village life, but shows that there is love, closeness, petty politics and most of all, a lot of humanity.
2. Not characters, they have become our own family!
Sachiv Ji (Jitendra Kumar), Pradhan Ji (Raghubir Yadav), Manju Devi (Neena Gupta), Prahlad Cha (Faisal Malik), Vikas (Chandan Roy), Rinki (Sanjeeta) and Vinod – all these characters are no longer just a part of the show, but have become like family to the audience.
Their chemistry, their way of speaking and their emotional depth bring life to this series. Every character has their own story – some are struggling with loneliness, some are caught in the web of power and responsibility. And this is what makes them very real.
3. Unique style of making people laugh
The funny style of 'Panchayat' is its most special feature. It does not try to make you laugh out loud, but leaves a sweet smile on your face with its everyday incidents and small dialogues.
Whether it is the strange actions of 'Banarakas' or the pain hidden in the silence of Prahlad Cha, this show takes you on such an emotional journey where you laugh and at times your eyes also become moist. This comedy affects the heart, not the mind.
4. The real picture of the village, without any pretense
'Panchayat' does not show the world of the village in an exaggerated or filmy way. It shows how the Panchayat runs in the village, how small problems like electricity, water, road are solved. It presents the politics of the village, social equations and the roles of men and women very honestly without giving any speech. This reality makes it even more special.
5. 'Panchayat' is not just a show, it is an identity!
Panchayat is no longer just a web series, but has also become a big part of meme culture. Its dialogues, such as "The biggest disadvantage of working honestly is that...", or "Hum hain Rinkiya ke papa", have now become a part of our common parlance.
The show has also attracted people who live in cities away from villages, and reminded them of their childhood, their people and their roots. It has given a new identity to the rural culture of India.
6. The story gets better with every season
The last three seasons of 'Panchayat' have been excellent in every way. While Season 3 took the emotional graph to a new height, the trailer and promotion of Season 4 clearly indicate that now the story will go even deeper. Season 4 is also awaited because now the audience does not just want to watch the story,
they want to know what happens next in the lives of these beloved characters. Will the Secretary be transferred? What new challenges will Pradhan ji and Manju Devi's Panchayat face? Will Prahlad Cha be able to move forward in his life? The answers to all these questions are eagerly awaited.
7. A flurry of praises and awards
'Panchayat' getting the title of the best web series at big platforms like Filmfare OTT Awards and IFFI is proof that it is number one not only in the hearts of the audience but also in the eyes of critics. Seeing its success, TVF has also remade it in Tamil and Telugu, named 'Thalaivatiyaan Palayam' and 'Shivarapalli'. This is another proof that its popularity is beyond the boundaries of any one language.
'Panchayat' has proved that a good story and true characters outweigh any big budget or glitz. It is a milestone in the Indian OTT space, which has brought the untold stories of the village to millions of hearts.