The highly anticipated third season of TVF’s Panchayat has arrived on screens thrilling fans who have eagerly awaited its release. Early reviews indicate that the creators have outdone themselves building on the success of the first two seasons. Let’s take a closer look at the captivating details of this rural drama, including the impressive cast salaries.
Panchayat Cast Remuneration
As Panchayat returns many are curious about the remuneration for its talented cast. According to reports, here is what the main cast members earned:
Jitendra Kumar (Abhishek Tripathi aka Sachiv Ji): Jitendra Kumar, who plays the lead role of Abhishek Tripathi earned approximately Rs 70,000 per episode. With eight episodes in the third season, his total earnings come to Rs 5,60,000 making him the highest-paid actor on the show surpassing even seasoned actor Neena Gupta.
Neena Gupta (Manju Devi):Neena Gupta, who reprises her role as Manju Devi earned Rs 50,000 per episode. Her total earnings for the third season amount to Rs 4,00,000.
Raghubir Yadav (Pradhan Ji): Raghubir Yadav, portraying the iconic character of Pradhan Ji and Manju Devi’s husband earned about Rs 40,000 per episode. His total remuneration for the season is Rs 3,20,000.
Chandan Roy (Vikas Ji): Chandan Roy, who plays Vikas, reportedly earned Rs 20,000 per episode bringing his total earnings for the season to Rs 1,60,000.
Apart from these main characters, “Panchayat” Season 3 boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak, Faisal Malik, and Sunita Rajwar. The show written by Chandan Kumar is set in the fictional village of Phulera and revolves around the life of an engineering graduate named Abhishek who takes on the role of Gram Panchayat Secretary after struggling to find success in the IT industry.
Now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, “Panchayat” Season 3 retains the rustic charm that drew audiences in the first two seasons. While some critics have noted issues with the pacing and writing the show continues to enchant viewers with its depiction of village life and the quirky characters that inhabit it.
