Panchayat 4 Actor Sanvikaa AKA Rinki Confirms Season 5: 'It's Definitely Happening'
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Actor Sanvikaa, who plays Rinki in Panchayat, exclusively told News18 Showsha that Season 5 is in the works. She also spoke about the makers' strategy to opt for a Tuesday release.
Pooja Singh, popularly known by her stage name Sanvikaa, plays Rinki, the daughter of Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav's characters, in the critically acclaimed Prime Video series, Panchayat. The show, known for its niche but devoted audience, was released ahead of schedule on June 24. Sanvikaa spoke exclusively to News18 Showsha about Panchayat Season 5 and the overwhelming response of the recently-released season.
In a candid chat with us, Panchayat actor Sanvikaa, also known as Rinki, confirmed that Panchayat Season 5 is officially in the works. While fans have been eagerly waiting for updates following the release of Season 4, Sanvikaa assured that the next installment is very much on the cards.
'Yes, yes, yes, definitely. It is happening," Sanvikaa said, addressing the much-asked question. 'The writing is still in the process, and hopefully we should go on floors maybe by the end of November or the start of next year."
However, she kept details about the plot tightly under wraps. Teasing fans about the unresolved storyline, especially between her character Rinki and Jitendra Kumar's Sachiv ji, she said, 'That's why we left the season at that point, so we can take it up in the next season. But what is happening with Sachiv ji's and Rinki's life? We have no idea!" She added that only the writers and the director know what's coming next, and fans should let them know they want to see more of the pair together.
Speaking about the reception of Panchayat 4, which released earlier this week, Sanvikaa shared that fan messages began pouring in even before the season dropped. 'People used to rewatch previous seasons and message me. Even now, after the release, I've been flooded with love from fans who are saying how much they loved the new season," she said.
Sanvikaa noted that the true response of Panchayat 4 might be more evident over the weekend, as viewers get a chance to binge-watch with their families. 'It released on a Tuesday, so we'll probably know the actual response once the weekend hits," she said.
Interestingly, Panchayat 4 dropped on a Tuesday, which is uncommon for major OTT shows that usually go live closer to the weekend. When asked if there was a strategy behind the unusual midweek release, Sanvikaa told us, 'Honestly, I have no idea. That's something handled by the marketing team at Amazon Prime. It depends on their upcoming slate and internal strategies."
As fans continue to celebrate Panchayat 4, with the promise of a Season 5, and possible developments to Rinki and Sachiv ji's storyline, fans surely have already started the countdown for the upcoming season.
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