While all OTT platforms offer tremendous options to choose from, there is one TV series, released 6 years ago, that not only has an IMDb rating above 9 but is also considered one of the finest shows to ever release in India. We are talking about none other than Panchayat, which is now gearing up for the release of its 5th season.

What is India's most popular OTT series?

Panchayat, which is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, has been dominating the OTT space for the last 6 years. The series, produced by TVF, first premiered in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and has now aired four seasons. The 32 episodes across these four seasons have provided plenty of laughs, earning the series the number one spot in terms of views.

Why is Amazon Prime Video's Panchayat popular in India?

The success of the first season of Panchayat also boosted the fortunes of subsequent seasons. The second season of Panchayat garnered 29.6 million views in the top streaming numbers. The third season received 28.2 million views, making it the second most-watched show of 2024. Furthermore, the series garnered 12 million views in its first week. The fourth season garnered 20.8 million views in its first three weeks, with 8.8 million views in the first week, 7.8 million in the second, and 4.2 million in the third. The series continues to be watched on repeat even today. One of the main reasons why Panchayat is so popular in India is because of its relatability to the common man of the country.

Who plays what in Amazon Prime Video's Panchayat?

Panchayat is a comedy-drama web series created by The Viral Fever and streaming on Amazon Prime Video. It is written by Chandan Kumar and directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Akshat Vijayvargiya. The show stars Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta, Chandan Rai, Faisal Malik, and Sanvika in lead roles, while Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha play pivotal roles.