June 25, 2025 - With Panchayat Season 4, many big responsibilities have come on the shoulders of Secretary Ji, also known as Abhishek Tripathi. On one side, he has to find out who shot Brij Bhushan, and on the other, he has to take his love story with Pradhan Ji’s daughter forward. At the same time, he must plan well for the upcoming elections in Phulera village, so that Durgesh Kumar does not create any new drama by holding a "panchayat".

Amid all this, a Member of Parliament (MP) has now come to trouble the people of Phulera village. How will Secretary Ji face so many problems? You’ll find all the answers on Amazon Prime Video. But if you enjoyed the story of Panchayat, then you should not miss these other series and films that beautifully show the village lifestyle and panchayat politics. So, what are you waiting for? Here’s the list:

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

Akshay Kumar’s film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is based on a real social issue. The story shows how women in a small village are forced to go out in the open to use the toilet. Bhumi Pednekar raises her voice against it. When her husband (Akshay Kumar) fails to provide a toilet at home, she demands a divorce. The issue becomes a matter of concern for the whole village.

Platform: Netflix

Padman

Akshay Kumar has played a major role in bringing sensitive rural issues to the big screen. In Padman, his character gives sanitary pads to his wife instead of cloth to protect her from infections. But she scolds him. Later, when the news spreads, the villagers first criticise him. However, his efforts soon make history.

Platform: Netflix

Gram Chikitsalaya

This Amazon Prime Video series focuses on a small health center in Bhatkandi village. The story is about a fake doctor who treats villagers, and they trust him blindly. The makers of Panchayat are also behind this series.

Platform: Prime Video

Doopahiyan

Prime Video has been highlighting village stories in recent years. Apart from Phulera and Bhatkandi, there is also the story of Dhadakpur village. It follows Banwari Jha, who buys a motorcycle for his daughter’s wedding, but it gets stolen. The series shows how that motorcycle becomes very important to the entire village.

Platform: Prime Video

Peepli Live

If you liked Raghubir Yadav as Pradhan Ji in Panchayat, then you must watch his 2010 film Peepli Live. The story revolves around Budhiya and Natha from Peepli village. Natha, a poor farmer, thinks about ending his life so that his family can get compensation. But things take a political turn.

Platform: Prime Video

Nadiya Ke Paar

Nadiya Ke Paar is a classic film released 41 years ago. It tells a love story set in a village of Purvanchal. You can watch this beautiful film starring Sachin Pilgaonkar and Sadhana Singh for free on YouTube.

Platform: YouTube

Lagaan

No list about village stories is complete without Lagaan. This film shows how villagers, under British rule, are forced to play a cricket match to escape heavy taxes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh play the lead roles in this inspiring film.

Platform: Netflix

These stories, like Panchayat, bring out the heart of rural India and its people. If you love tales of village life, culture, and struggles, these are must-watch picks.