Between late-night standups, frantic sprint reviews, and endless pitches, is there still room for real love in Bengaluru’s startup corridors? ZEE5 Kannada tackles that question with its new original series, Corporate Love Story. Billed as the platform's first long-format workplace romance, the show is helmed by director Pannaga Bharana and produced under the Filmy Fellow Studios banner.
The plot centers on Uniqvus Tech, a struggling tech firm putting everything on the line to launch a dating app. Into this chaos steps Nithya (Sithara Das), an ambitious, quick-witted young designer ready to prove her mettle. She immediately locks horns with Arjun (Pranav Sridhar), the company's serious, emotionally reserved Product Head whose sole mission is steering the startup clear of a shutdown.
Despite their contrasting personalities, working side-by-side soon sparks an easy camaraderie that gradually deepens into romance. Yet, keeping affection alive within a fragile workplace proves tricky. As performance targets collide with personal lives, office politics, and family pressures, their bond faces unexpected friction. Adding weight to the ensemble is seasoned actor Priyanka Upendra, who steps into a pivotal role that shapes the workplace dynamics.
Director Pannaga Bharana roots the narrative in the day-to-day realities of modern urban professionals. Instead of melodramatic tropes, the show focuses on relatable beats: navigating burnout, balancing ambition with vulnerability, and leaning on colleagues during high-stakes workdays.
Speaking about the project, Deepak Sriramulu, Chief Channel Officer (Zee Kannada & Zee Power) and Business Head (ZEE5 Kannada), highlighted that the series directly mirrors the struggles and aspirations of today’s young workforce. Cast members note that viewers who enjoy the warm, slow-burn pacing of classic office K-dramas will find a familiar, homegrown charm here.
Blending relatable workplace humor with heartfelt relationship drama, Corporate Love Story is set to premiere soon exclusively on ZEE5 Kannada.
