Gram Chikitsalay ending explained: Did Prabhat really help Sudhir — and will there be season 2?

Time of India

11-05-2025

Gram Chikitsalay ending explained: Gram Chikitsalay released on Prime Video recently and people have been binge-watching it since. The plot of Deepak Kumar Mishra's Gram Chikitsalaya centers on a doctor attempting to turn around an abandoned and weary medical facility in the village. It is being praised as a wholesome and lighthearted watch. The series stars Amol Parashar as Dr. Prabhat Sinha, with a talented supporting cast that includes Vinay Pathak, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. If you have watched the show, here's a closer look at what really happened at the end and whether season 2 might be on the horizon.
(Spoilers ahead, you know what to do)
Gram Chikitsalay ending explained
Throughout Gram Chikitsalay, we see Prabhat struggling to bring even a single patient to his PHC. Things take a turn when Indu's son, Sudhir, refuses to admit that he delivered the vaccine Prabhat had given him for his mother. As tensions rise, Prabhat begins to suspect something deeper is going on and eventually discovers Sudhir in a disoriented state, alone in the middle of nowhere. It's then that Prabhat realizes Sudhir isn't lying, he's suffering from a mental health condition.
After much effort, Prabhat finally convinces Indu to allow her son to be treated by a good psychiatrist. This moment marks a breakthrough for both characters and also becomes Prabhat's first real case as a doctor at the PHC.
Another emotional subplot unfolds when Indu's husband, who had been missing for six years, suddenly returns, now reappearing as a wandering saint. He repeatedly asks Indu for a final offering. Initially, she ignores him, but after sending her son away for treatment, she finally gives him what he asked for. In a deeply moving scene, Indu breaks down in tears, showing the immense emotional weight she had been carrying.
We also learn more about Sudhir's behavior, how, during his episodes, he would identify as a conductor, a teacher, or various other roles. It's later revealed that these were all the professions his father had once held. This hints at deeper psychological trauma, possibly inherited or mirrored from his father, raising the possibility that his father may also have suffered from a mental health disorder.
Will Gram Chikitsalay have a second season?
Judging by how Gram Chikitsalay ends, it's quite clear that the show is setting up for a second season. In the final episode, we see Sudhir beginning his treatment, but the show leaves us hanging without revealing whether he recovers from DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). Adding to the suspense, Dr. Prabhat continues to avoid reading the CMO's letter following the vaccine mishap, hinting at unresolved consequences. These open-ended threads strongly suggest that the makers have more in store. While there's been no official confirmation yet, all signs point toward a second season on the horizon.
Gram Chikitsalay review
TVF's latest creation, Gram Chikitsalay, now streaming on Prime Video, is a charming watch for those who enjoy lighthearted stories rooted in India's heartland. Like most TVF shows, it keeps things grounded and authentic, offering a slice-of-life narrative that feels real and relatable.
While Gram Chikitsalay may not be as gripping or sharply written as Panchayat, the similarities are hard to miss, a village setting, an educated outsider arriving to fulfill his duties, and the subtle exploration of rural life. Despite these familiar elements, the show manages to bring in some warmth and simplicity. However I do feel that the script needed a booster shot for sure (if you know, you know).
One of the biggest highlights is Garima Vikrant Singh, who delivers a standout performance as Indu. She brings depth and nuance to her character, making her one of the most compelling reasons to give this show a watch.