Stand-up comedian Abishek Kumar is set to play the lead in Amazon Prime’s ‘‘Thalaivettiyan Paalayam,’ the Tamil remake of the hit series ‘Panchayat.’
According to the synopsis:
“The comedy-drama series follows Sidharth (Abishek Kumar), an engineering graduate from Chennai, who reluctantly takes on a job far outside his comfort zone as a secretary in the remote village of Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam. As he navigates the quirks of rural life and its eccentric villagers, he finds himself caught up in a comedy of errors full of twists and turns.”
The eight-episode series is directed by Naga, written by Balakumaran Murugesan and produced by The Viral Fever (TVF). Apart from Abishek Kumar, it also stars Chetan Kadambi, Devadarshini, Niyathi, Anand Sami, and Paul Raj in pivotal roles.
“Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam isn’t just a village, it’s an experience! Can’t wait for you all to join us in this world!” Abishek wrote on social media.
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With over 910k followers on Instagram alone, Abishek Kumar is well-known for his high-energy acts and family-friendly content. With a theatrical background and uncontested popularity in comedy, he possesses the perfect combination of talent and relatability, making him the right fit for his new role.
His announcement was met with a volley of praise from fans, who offered him their heartfelt congratulations.
“Panchayat loading in Tamil ! Unexpected lead. All the best,” another wrote.
“Congratulations brooo!!! ❤️👏 You have a lot more heights to reachhhh,” a user wrote.
‘Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam’ is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on September 20 in Tamil, with subtitles in English.
