The new Star Khanya channel went live on DStv 160 and Openview 114 on Monday 18 August, with a line-up that we've detailed
here.
Isivumelwano (The Agreement) airs in the 20h00 timeslot, Mondays to Sundays, with an isiZulu-dub and English subtitles.
Here's a refresh of what it's about, followed by the teasers:
Sayali, orphaned and living with her foster father, encounters Arjun, a respected criminal lawyer.
To help bail her foster father out of jail, Arjun proposes a one-year contract marriage with her.
Their marriage brings them face-to-face with misunderstandings, manipulations by family members, and evolving feelings - over time - and they fall in love while working together to expose deceit and protect justice.
Monday 18 August 2025
Episode 1
The Subheadars and Killedars are set on joining their families through Arjun and Tanvi's marriage. But, destiny stands in their way as Tanvi gets into an accident.
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Episode 2
After the gruesome accident, Tanvi leads a different life and grows up as Sayali. As fate would have it, years later, Sayali runs into Arjun and his family.
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Episode 3
Arjun pleads with Kalpana to help Annapurna move on and forget the past. Later, he opens up to Chaitanya about his stern opinion on marriage.
Thursday 21 August 2025
Episode 4
As fate takes its course, Sayali reaches the Subhedar's house in search of Arjun. Later, she her path crosses with Annapurna.
Friday 22 August 2025
Episode 5
Kalpana comforts a worried Annapurna, who is adamant about Arjun's marriage to Tanvi. Raviraj begins to lose hope in tracing Tanvi and Pratima.
Saturday 23 August 2025
Episode 6
Sakshi, the landholder of Vatsalya Ashram decides to demolish the Ashram. Madhubau lashes out at Anna after discovering what happened.
Sunday 24 August 2025
Episode 7
Sakshi offers a huge sum of money to Madhubau, asking him to vacate the Ashram. Raviraj loses hope of meeting Sayali and Pratima.
Monday 25 August 2025
Episode 8
Arjun grows anxious as Raviraj fails to attend his birthday celebrations. Madhubhau feels emotional as he remembers his first meeting with Sayali.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Episode 9
Nagraj comes up with a plan to kill Raviraj. Saksi manipulates Priya and tries to trick her into making a deal regarding the Ashram.
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Episode 10
Sakshi asks Priya to convince Madhubahau to make a deal for the Ashram. Raviraj becomes disturbed after receiving Sayali's message.
Thursday 28 August 2025
Episode 11
Babu confesses to being responsible for Raviraj and his family's accident. Sayali gets angry when Priya suggests selling the Ashram.
Friday 29 August 2025
Episode 12
Nagraj grows anxious and plans to kill Babu after he confesses his mistake to Raviraj. Sayali visits Raviraj's office as he wants to offer her a job.
Saturday 30 August 2025
Episode 13
Raviraj appoints Sayali as Arjun's PA at the office and Priya grows more anxious over the Ashram deal.
Sunday 31 August 2025
Episode 14
The Ashram members celebrate as Sayali gets a job. Priya secretly meets Sakshi at the Ashram to help the latter finalise the deal.
Premiere episodes of Isivumelwano air on Star Khanya from Mondays to Sundays at 20h00.