Panchayat Season 4 has become India's most-watched series over the last weekend of June, pulling in 8.8 million views and even beating the global hit Squid Game Season 3, which got 4.8 million views. Panchayat, this season dives into panchayat elections while mixing humor and heartfelt moments—something fans keep coming back for. The series, which debuted on June 24, received widespread acclaim for its relatable storytelling, gentle humour, and grounded portrayal of rural governance.
The hit series, featuring Jitendra Kumar and Neena Gupta, registered a staggering 8.8 million views in its debut weekend, making it the most successful premiere for any OTT original in India this year so far. The fourth installment of the widely celebrated rural dramedy returned with fresh political drama set in the fictional village of Phulera. This season’s storyline revolves around a fierce rivalry between Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi, heightening the local tensions and setting the stage for a high-stakes village election.
Other notable performers in the top five included Criminal Justice Season 4, which continues to maintain a loyal viewership base with 4.5 million views since May, thanks to Pankaj Tripathi's performance in just three episodes. The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 also drew crowds after a star-studded episode, reaching 3.8 million views. Rounding out the top five is Kerala Crime Files 2 with its gritty police drama and a strong showing of 3.4 million views—proving regional stories are making big waves too.
The viewership figures released on Monday, June 30, showed that Indian audiences had a variety of choices in streaming content as platforms rolled out fresh seasons of highly anticipated originals. From small-town political rivalries to international thrillers, OTT platforms recorded massive numbers of viewers. Panchayat Season 4's success is a testament to the popularity of well-crafted storytelling and relatable characters, and it will be interesting to see how other shows perform in the coming weeks.