‘Thalaivettian Palayam’: Prime Video’s hit series ‘Panchayat’ gets a Tamil remake

Poster of ‘Thalaivettian Palayam’ Photo credit: Special Arrangements

Prime Video has announced the premiere date of its upcoming Tamil original comedy-drama series Thalaivettian Palayam. Directed by Naga marmadesm And Woman vs. Woman Fame, the series is touted to be a Tamil remake of the platform’s hit Hindi series PanchayatWritten by Balakumaran Murugesan.

The eight-episode series is produced by The Viral Fever (TVF). Abhishek Kumar, Chetan Kadambi, Devdarshini, Niyathi, Anand Samy and Paul Raj in lead roles. Thalaivettian Palayam Set to premiere on Prime Video on September 20 in Tamil with English subtitles

According to a synopsis, “The comedy-drama series follows Siddharth (Abhishek Kumar), an engineering graduate from Chennai, who reluctantly takes a job outside his comfort zone as the secretary of Thalaivettiyan Palayam in a remote village. As he navigates the rhythms of rural life and its eccentric villagers, He then finds himself trapped in a comedy of errors full of twists and turns.”

“The ever-evolving tastes and preferences of our diverse audience lead us to expand our local language content with authentic, relatable, and engaging stories. Collaborating with longstanding partners like TVF, who share our vision of delivering fresh, innovative, and original narratives, we are excited to present Tamil Original Comedy-Drama Thalaivettian Palayam. Written by Balakumaran Murugesan, the series brings a delightful blend of humor with heartwarming moments through a simple yet compelling narrative, making it an irresistibly binge-worthy entertainer. With its authentic rural appeal and universal themes of community dynamics, brought to life by an exceptionally versatile ensemble cast, it is sure to captivate audiences,” said Manish Menhani, Director, Content Licensing, Prime Video India. “We are confident of it Thalaivettian Palayam It will attract audiences not only in Tamil Nadu, but across India and worldwide.”