Marathi ZEE5 has announced its original series Premala Conditions Apply, a contemporary workplace romance that explores love, ambition, power dynamics, and self-worth. Starring Siddharth Menon and Janhavi Uday, the series is directed by Gaurav Patki and brings an emotional story of two colleagues who find themselves caught between corporate rules and matters of the heart. The series will premiere on the platform on June 24 2026, with new episodes streaming every Wednesday thereafter.
VR Hema, Chief Channel Officer – Zee Marathi and Business Head – Marathi ZEE5, said, “With ‘Premala Conditions Apply’, we wanted to bring to screen a love story that feels deeply real and rooted in today’s professional world. The series goes beyond romance to explore the complexities of modern relationships—where ambition, workplace boundaries, and personal values often collide. What makes this story compelling is its honesty; it reflects the dilemmas many young professionals face while navigating love and career in high-pressure environments. Viewers will connect with the emotional vulnerability of the characters, the intensity of their choices, and the larger conversation around power dynamics and self-worth”.
Director Gaurav Patki added, “We’re often told that love knows no boundaries. But for Ananya and Rishi, it’s not quite that simple. As colleagues trying to navigate both their careers and their relationship, they discover that staying in love while working together can be quite challenging. Premala Conditions Apply is a heartwarming story of a young couple finding their way through the pressures of a demanding work culture, toxic urban lives, and the uncertainties of their twenties. Filled with honest, relatable, and celebratory moments, the series celebrates love in all its imperfect yet beautiful forms.”
Siddharth Menon said, “Premala Conditions Apply is not your typical love story—it’s about love under pressure. Playing Rishi meant exploring the tension between professional boundaries and personal emotions..and also exploring romance and intimacy in a very classic yet new way..It’s a character and a story that feels very real to today’s work culture, and I think audiences will truly connect with its honesty.”
Janhavi Uday shared, Ananya’s journey in Premala Conditions Apply is one many young professionals will relate to who balance career ambitions, emotions, and personal boundaries today. What I like the most about the trajectory of this love story is how two people in love grow with each other for each other despite the many challenges. It’s a mix of all things good! I’m really looking forward to audiences discovering her story and OUR story.”
