Will there be Panchayat Season 5: Expected date, returning cast and what to expect
Cast to Return to Phulera
What's in Store for Season 5?
Key storylines may include
Abhishek's career dilemma — Will he pursue his CAT dreams in Delhi or stay back for Rinki and Phulera?
Pradhan Ji's political comeback — A potential reclaiming of his leadership role.
Evolving love stories — The growing romantic bonds between Abhishek-Rinki and Vikas-Khushboo may take center stage.
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The much-loved village comedy-drama Panchayat is officially gearing up for Season 5, and fans are already excited to revisit the quaint world of Phulera — potentially by mid-2026.Actress Sanvikaa, who plays Rinki, recently confirmed in an interview with OTT Play that Panchayat Season 5 is currently in the works. She hinted at a tentative release window, saying, "Hopefully by mid-next year or sometime next year, it will be released." Writer Chandan Kumar also noted that the script and direction are progressing, though shooting hasn't begun yet. Filming is expected to start either later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on how quickly the script is finalized.The beloved ensemble cast will likely return for Season 5. Jitendra Kumar is set to reprise his role as Abhishek Tripathi, alongside Neena Gupta (Manju Devi), Raghubir Yadav (Pradhan Ji), Faisal Malik (Prahlad), Chandan Roy (Vikas), Tripti Sah (Khushboo), and Sanvikaa (Rinki).With Season 4 ending on a gripping political note, Season 5 is expected to blend village charm with new emotional and political developments.As anticipation grows, Panchayat Season 5 is shaping up to deliver a rich mix of humor, heart, and life lessons from India's rural soul.
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