Panchayat Season 3 Trailer: Laugh Your Way Through This Election Season
Get ready to return to the quaint village of Phulera as the highly anticipated trailer for the third season of ‘Panchayat’ has been released. Set in rural Uttar Pradesh, the trailer offers a delightful glimpse into the trials and tribulations of village life.
Jitendra Kumar reprises his role as Abhishek Tripathi, the panchayat secretary whose future in Phulera hangs in the balance after a heated altercation. In a moment of reflection, Abhishek declares, “Achha bhala resign kar chuka tha, vapas aa gaya iss gaon mein” (I resigned from this job for the good, but I came back to this village).
Amid the chaos of village politics, Abhishek navigates the complexities of romance with Rinki, the daughter of the local leader, while contending with power-hungry rivals. Tensions escalate as Bhushan (Durgesh Kumar) seeks to dethrone Pradhan Manju Devi (Neena Gupta), leading to uproarious conflicts and unexpected alliances.
The trailer showcases the struggles and triumphs of Abhishek, an engineering graduate thrust into the role of a panchayat secretary, as he becomes an integral part of the community.
The official synopsis reads, “As the Panchayat elections approach, both Pradhan and Bhushan gangs engage in a fierce battle to uplift their public image. Navigating the murky waters of Phulera politics, Abhishek does his best to maintain his objectivity.”
Panchayat, offers a unique portrayal of rural life, focusing on an engineering graduate who becomes a panchayat secretary due to limited job opportunities. Since its debut on Prime Video in April 2020, the first season received immense love from viewers, especially during the COVID lockdown.
The second season continued to impress both audiences and critics, earning the Best Web Series (OTT) award at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in a newly introduced category. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, Panchayat Season 3, is set to premiere on May 28.
