Jitendra Kumar highest paid in Panchayat S4, earns ₹70K per episode: Report

Panchayat cast fees revealed: A recent report has unveiled the per-episode salaries of Panchayat Season 4 main actors. Here's the complete breakdown

Panchayat Season 4
Panchayat Season 4
Sudeep Singh Rawat New Delhi
3 min read Last Updated : Jun 27 2025 | 12:03 PM IST
 Panchayat S4 Cast Fee: ‘Panchayat’ continues to be one of India’s most beloved web series, celebrated for its heartfelt storytelling, understated humour, and endearing characters. With Season 4 now streaming, viewers are once again drawn into the charming, eventful lives of the residents of Phulera village.
 
While the show is often praised for its stellar writing and performances, a recent NDTV report has shed light on the earnings of the main cast members in the latest season, and some of the figures may surprise fans.

Jitendra Kumar is the highest paid actor

Jitendra Kumar, who portrays Abhishek Tripathi, popularly known as Sachiv Ji, is reportedly the highest-paid actor of Season 4. He received around Rs 70,000 per episode, bringing his total for the eight-episode season to approximately Rs 5.6 lakh. Kumar has a central role to play and is the most popular character of the series.  ALSO READ: Panchayat actor Aasif Khan suffers heart attack, says he's recovering well

Neena Gupta is second highest earner

Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who plays Manju Devi, the elected Pradhan of Phulera, earned an estimated Rs 50,000 per episode, totalling Rs 4 lakh for the season. Her performance continues to be a fan favourite and remains central to the show’s appeal.

Raghubir Yadav and the supporting cast's salaries

Raghubir Yadav, seen as Brij Bhushan Dubey (Pradhan Ji), reportedly took home Rs 40,000 per episode, amounting to around Rs 3.2 lakh.
 
Chandan Roy, known for playing Vikas, earned about Rs 20,000 per episode, bringing his total to Rs 1.6 lakh. Faisal Malik, who portrays Prahlad Chacha, is also believed to have earned a similar amount, though this has not been officially confirmed. These figures have not been independently verified by ETimes.

Panchayat Season 4: All cast salary 

Actor Character Name Reported Pay per Episode Total for 8 Episodes
Jitendra Kumar Abhishek Tripathi (Sachiv Ji) ₹70,000 ₹5.6 lakh
Neena Gupta Manju Devi (Pradhan) ₹50,000 ₹4 lakh
Raghubir Yadav Brij Bhushan Dubey (Pradhan Ji) ₹40,000 ₹3.2 lakh
Chandan Roy Vikas ₹20,000 ₹1.6 lakh
Faisal Malik Prahlad Chacha ~₹20,000 (unconfirmed) ~₹1.6 lakh (estimated)

About Panchayat Season 4

The plot of Season 4 centres on a tense local election. Manju Devi and Kranti Devi go head-to-head in a battle to become the next Pradhan of Phulera. While the women are the official candidates, their husbands, Brij Bhushan and Banrakas, take charge of the campaigning, adding layers of humour, rivalry, and village drama.
 
The new season delves into more emotional and socially relevant themes, including loneliness, friendship, political manoeuvring, and rural change. Backed by powerful performances and thoughtful writing, Panchayat Season 4 continues to strike a chord with its audience and leaves fans eagerly awaiting what’s next.
 
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First Published: Jun 27 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

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