Panchayat Season 3: Jitendra Kumar is highest paid actor, Neena Gupta ask for 50K

Panchayat Season 3 Cast Fees and Review

The much-anticipated third season of the popular web series 'Panchayat' has returned on Amazon Prime Video. Released on May 28, 2024, the series continues to follow the journey of Abhishek Tripathi and the quirky residents of Phulera village. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the show has generated significant interest, particularly regarding the cast fees. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Cast Fees

• Jitendra Kumar (Abhishek Tripathi)
  • Salary per Episode: Rs 70,000
  • Total for Season 3: Rs 5,60,000

  Jitendra Kumar, playing the lead role of Sachiv Ji, remains the highest-paid actor on the show.

• Neena Gupta (Manju Devi)
  • Salary per Episode: Rs 50,000
  • Total for Season 3: Rs 4,00,000

  Neena Gupta, portraying the role of Manju Devi, is the second highest-paid actor.

• Raghubir Yadav (Pradhan Ji)
  • Salary per Episode: Rs 40,000
  • Total for Season 3: Rs 3,20,000

  Raghubir Yadav, who plays the character of Pradhan Ji, is the third highest-paid actor.

• Chandan Roy (Vikas)
  • Salary per Episode: Rs 20,000
  • Total for Season 3: Rs 1,60,000

  Chandan Roy, in the role of Vikas, rounds out the main cast salaries.

Season 3 Review

• Overall Reception
  • Mixed Reviews: While the series maintains its heartwarming charm, it does not quite reach the heights of the previous seasons. The new season introduces an intense storyline featuring an MLA seeking revenge, which some viewers feel is stretched and less satisfying compared to the simpler conflicts of earlier seasons.
• Key Highlights
  • The series starts from the cliffhanger of Season 2, with Abhishek Tripathi now in Delhi preparing for CAT exams while mentally preoccupied with Phulera.
  • The introduction of a new Panchayat secretary adds fresh dynamics to the storyline.
• Criticism
  • Over-the-top Narrative: Unlike the previous seasons, which delved deeply into character dynamics and village issues, this season's dramatic MLA-village conflict is seen as over-the-top and redundant by some viewers.
  • Shift in Tone: The show’s signature lightheartedness is less prominent, with a focus on more intense plot threads.

Panchayat Season 4 ?

Season 4: There is positive news for fans as the makers have confirmed that work on Season 4 has already begun, with three to four episodes written. The director emphasized the importance of retaining the core essence of the show while making the new season more entertaining and emotional.

In summary, while 'Panchayat' Season 3 offers entertainment and continues to charm with its heartfelt moments, it has received a mixed response due to its more intense and dramatic storyline. The cast's salaries reflect their significance and popularity in the series, with Jitendra Kumar and Neena Gupta leading the pack. Fans can look forward to more from Phulera as the series prepares for its next installment.