20 Best Pakistani Dramas of 2025: Cast, TRP Ratings & Producers | Ubaidi Community Review 🎬
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If you’re anything like me, your 2025 evenings were glued to the screen, tissues in hand, riding the emotional rollercoaster of Pakistani dramas. This year was massive! We saw everything: from record-breaking action sagas to viral digital hits and deeply moving social commentaries.
Forget the dry spreadsheets—this isn't just a list; it’s a breakdown of the 20 serials that truly defined the year. We’ve got the essential scoop on the cast, the powerhouse producers, the directors who brought these stories to life, and the ratings that proved their success.
Ready to dive into the best TV Pakistan had to offer in 2025? Let’s go!
The Top 20 Must-Watch Pakistani Dramas of 2025
(Quick note: Production budgets are almost never made public in our industry, so you’ll see 'N/A' in that column. We can only dream!)
| # | Drama Title | Channel / Key Creators | Cast (The Stars!) | Rating / Viewership Highlights | Budget |
| 1 | Sher | ARY Digital / Director: Aehsun Talish / Writer: Zanjabeel Asim Shah | Danish Taimoor, Sarah Khan, Sunita Marshall | The undisputed champion! Highest-rated of the year with a massive 14.0 TRP. Pure adrenaline and family politics. | N/A |
| 2 | Dayan | Geo TV / Director: Siraj ul Haq | Mehwish Hayat, Ahsan Khan, Hira Mani | A compelling story of justice. Strong viewing figures, hitting around 10.6 TRP and averaging 7–10M digital views. | N/A |
| 3 | Main Manto Nahi Hoon | ARY Digital / Director: Nadeem Baig / Writer: Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar | Humayun Saeed, Sajal Aly, Azan Sami Khan | The mega-production everyone talked about. Highly controversial, highly popular. | N/A |
| 4 | Meem Se Mohabbat | HUM TV / Writer: Farhat Ishtiaq | Ahad Raza Mir, Dananeer Mobeen | A light, fresh, and trending romance drama—perfect for a weekend binge! | N/A |
| 5 | Pamaal | Green TV Entertainment / Writer: Zanjabeel Asim Shah | Saba Qamar, Usman Mukhtar | A critical darling and recognized as one of the best dramas of 2025 for its strong plot. | N/A |
| 6 | Biryani | ARY Digital | Sarwat Gillani, Khushhal Khan | A fan-favorite that consistently landed in the top-10 list. | N/A |
| 7 | Mohra | Geo TV / Directed by Mohsin Mirza | Mikaal Zulfiqar, Agha Ali, Laiba Khan | Solid performance with 7.9 TRP. A strong, classic emotional family drama. | N/A |
| 8 | Judwaa | HUM TV | Aina Asif, Adnan Raza Mir, Ali Dayan | The true digital success story! The first episode went viral, hitting 43M YouTube views. | N/A |
| 9 | Iqtidar | Green TV / Director: Fahim Burney | Anmol Baloch, Ali Raza, Sami Khan | Praised for being incredibly relatable and featuring outstanding cast performances. | N/A |
| 10 | Qarz e Jaan | HUM TV / Director: Saqib Khan / Writer: Rabia Razzaque | Yumna Zaidi, Usama Khan | One of the most talked-about serials for its unique legal-drama theme and Yumna Zaidi's intense acting. | N/A |
| 11 | My Dear Cinderella | HUM TV / Ramadan Special | Khaqan Shahnawaz, Zara Peerzada | A delightful, lighter-toned Ramadan Special that was a nice break from heavy drama. | N/A |
| 12 | Naqaab | ARY Digital / Producers: Humayun Saeed & Samina Humayun Saeed | Ali Ansari, Humayoun Ashraf | A consistent performer and an “honorable mention” among the year’s major hits. | N/A |
| 13 | Do Kinaray | Green TV | Momina Iqbal, Junaid Khan | A sleeper-hit that steadily grew its audience, averaging 6M+ views per episode. | N/A |
| 14 | Mann Mast Malang | Geo TV | Danish Taimoor, Sahar Hashmi | A digital giant! Reported to have surpassed 1 Billion total YouTube views across its clips. | N/A |
| 15 | Aapa Shameem | ARY Digital | Faiza Hasan, Fahad Shaikh | A long-running show (spanning 2024–25) noted for its consistent, steady viewership. | N/A |
| 16 | Laadli | Geo TV | Bilal Qureshi, Sukaina Khan | A popular drama with a strong, dedicated audience base. | N/A |
| 17 | Dil-e-Nadan | Geo TV | Mikaal Zulfiqar, Amar Khan | Highly rated by viewers, often scoring around 9.2/10 in online listings. | N/A |
| 18 | Sanwal Yaar Piya | Geo TV | (Key cast info limited) | A strong contender that earned a spot among the 2025 honorable mentions. | N/A |
| 19 | Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi | HUM TV | (Cast data limited) | A quirky Fantasy/Comedy that became a huge social media hit—pure meme material! | N/A |
| 20 | Pathar Dil | Geo TV | Ali Abbas, Kanwal Khan | A rising star that gained serious buzz and recognition in late 2025 ranking videos. | N/A |
📈 2025 Drama Trends: What Really Broke the Internet?
2025 wasn't just about high TRPs anymore. The industry officially moved to a dual-metric success model.
Digital Dominance: Shows like Judwaa and Mann Mast Malang proved that if you capture the digital audience, you win. Virality on YouTube and social media is now as crucial as traditional TV ratings.
Star Power is Real: Dramas led by mega-stars like Danish Taimoor, Humayun Saeed, and Yumna Zaidi secured massive initial traction. However, the lasting success always came back to fantastic writing and direction.
Genre Expansion: We finally moved past the same old family feuds! We saw success in:
Legal Thrillers: Qarz e Jaan
Supernatural Mystery: Dayan
Social Commentary: Main Manto Nahi Hoon
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why are the production budgets always "N/A"?
A: Simply put, Pakistani production houses rarely, if ever, release official budget figures to the public. Unless a producer makes an announcement, we have to rely on proxies like the scale of the cast and production quality to guess the cost!
Q: Is it better for a drama to have high TRP or high YouTube views?
A: Honestly? Both matter! TRP reflects your traditional TV audience, but high YouTube views and streaming numbers are the ultimate indicator of a drama's global reach and its popularity among younger, digital-native audiences.
Q: Which channel was the biggest winner in 2025?
A: ARY Digital, Geo TV, HUM TV, and the relatively new Green TV all had major hits. The channel name gets you noticed, but the writing, the directing, and the performances are what determine a long-term hit.
Q: How should I pick what to watch from this list?
A: Great question! Here's my personal suggestion:
For high intensity & action: Watch Sher, Mohra, or Dayan.
For romance & lighter vibes: Go for Meem Se Mohabbat or Mann Mast Malang.
For social issues & realism: Start with Qarz e Jaan or Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
Thanks for reading! Which drama was your favorite this year? Let me know in the comments!
Founder: Samiullah Samejo | Ubaidi IT Community
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