5 Must-Watch Village Dramas Before Streaming Panchayat 4

Panchayat 4: Originally slated for release on July 2, Panchayat Season 4 will now premiere on June 24. The makers announced the early release by posting a humorous video featuring the cast. This season focuses on the growing rivalry between Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar) as they compete for leadership in Phulera village. Meanwhile, the storyline also delves into the budding romance between Rinki (Sanvikaa) and Sachiv Ji (Jitendra Kumar), also known as Abhishek Tripathi. Their relationship unfolds in funnier and more nuanced ways. As a result, excitement among fans has surged. Viewers eagerly await the twists and turns, especially since each character in Phulera has become a fan favorite.

Watch films 5 best village drama films on OTT before streaming Panchayat Season 4.

1. Saand Ki Aankh

The 2019 Indian biographical film Saand Ki Aankh tells the inspiring story of Prakashi Tomar and Chandro Tomar, India’s oldest female sharpshooters. Director Tushar Hiranandani and producer Anurag Kashyap bring their journey to life on screen. Taapsee Pannu plays Chandro, while Bhumi Pednekar portrays Prakashi, two women from Johri village in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district. At the age of 60, they begin training in shooting and eventually win gold medals in both national and international competitions.

2. Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu

In the Telugu film Rendu Ekaralu, auto driver Gani Sathi Sathi (Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari) acquires two acres of land. Director Abhinav Dhanda builds the story around Sathi’s struggle to save his daughter from undergoing heart surgery while trying to avoid selling his land under mounting financial pressure. When Sathi discovers a briefcase full of cut diamonds, he tries to sell them in his small village. This decision sparks a hilarious and chaotic series of events. The film also features Mohana Sree Suraaga, Vennela Kishore, and others in supporting roles.

3. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

Director Shree Narayan Singh tackles the issue of open defecation and poor sanitation in rural India through the film starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar. After marrying Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar), Keshav (Akshay Kumar) realizes that his home, like many others in rural India, has no toilet. The film explores the cultural and religious barriers that hinder sanitation improvements, especially in villages. Through Keshav’s journey, the story highlights both the social challenges and the urgent need for change.

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4. Pareeksha

Prakash Jha directs Pareeksha: The Final Test, a film that follows Buchi (Adil Hussain), a rickshaw puller in Ranchi, as he fights to secure a better education for his son, Bulbul (Shubham Jha). Determined to get Bulbul admitted into a private English-medium school, Buchi pushes himself beyond his limits. The film sheds light on the challenges of India’s education system and the stark divide between privilege and poverty. Jha draws inspiration from the real-life story of Abhayanand, an IPS officer who mentored underprivileged students in Bihar.

5. Ghoomketu

In the Bollywood comedy-drama Ghoomketu, director Pushpendra Nath Misra follows a small-town aspiring writer from Uttar Pradesh who moves to Mumbai to chase his dreams. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the lead role of Ghoomketu, portraying his struggles, humorous encounters, and the hurdles he faces in breaking into the film industry. The film captures how Ghoomketu’s impulsive decisions affect his family and highlights their disapproval. Anurag Kashyap, Ila Arun, Raghuvir Yadav, and Swanand Kirkire appear in supporting roles. Several Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, make special cameo appearances.

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