Prime Video unveiled the trailer for its upcoming Tamil comedy series Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam on Friday, starring comedian Abishek Kumar in the lead role. The TVF-produced series is set to premiere on September 20.
The trailer showcases Abishek’s character, Sidharth, who lands a low-paying government job in a remote rural area. Coming from the city, he finds it difficult to adjust to village life while simultaneously studying for his MBA exams. The series promises to be a lighthearted and comical look at the realities of rural living, with a humorous take on the cultural divide.
Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam also features a talented supporting cast, including Chetan Kadambi, Devadarshini, Niyathi, Anand Sami, and Paul Raj. The eight-episode series is a remake of the popular Hindi series Panchayat, which was also produced by TVF. The story follows Sidharth, an engineering graduate from Chennai, who reluctantly becomes the secretary of a remote village, Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam. The show explores his misadventures as he deals with eccentric villagers and the challenges of adapting to rural life.
Directed by Naga and written by Balakumaran Murugesan, Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam is set to bring humor and charm to its exploration of rural India.
