Pakistani dramas have witnessed a remarkable surge in viewership over the past decade, largely driven by the rise of digital platforms—especially YouTube. Today, Pakistani serials are no longer limited to local audiences; viewers from across the globe regularly tune in, helping many dramas achieve record-breaking milestones such as 1 billion, 2 billion, and even 3 billion views. This digital reach has significantly expanded the fan bases of drama stars and reshaped how success in the television industry is measured.
In 2025, this trend continued strongly, with several dramas dominating YouTube view counts while simultaneously appearing on TRP charts. YouTube views have now emerged as a major benchmark for a drama’s popularity, sometimes even outweighing traditional television ratings. Interestingly, there is still no fixed formula for a guaranteed hit—often, dramas with controversial or unconventional storylines achieve massive success, while well-written, critically acclaimed projects like Alif fail to attract similar numbers.
Overall, 2025 proved to be another powerful year for Pakistani dramas, highlighting the evolving viewing habits of audiences and reinforcing the growing influence of digital platforms in defining mainstream success.
Mann Mast Malang
Mann Mast Malang emerged as one of the most-watched Pakistani dramas of 2025, largely driven by Danish Taimoor’s undeniable star power. There is no doubt that Danish is a views magnet—even projects with average or weak scripts often turn into mega hits simply because of his massive fan following.
Despite facing heavy criticism for its problematic narrative and vulgar scenes, Mann Mast Malang continued to pull huge numbers on YouTube throughout its run. Audience curiosity and consistent buzz kept the drama trending, proving once again that controversy often fuels viewership.
The drama opened to an impressive 39 million views for its first episode and concluded at episode 65 with 18 million views, maintaining an average of around 15 million views per episode. These staggering numbers firmly place Mann Mast Malang among the biggest commercial successes of the year, regardless of its critical reception.
Sher
Sher marked yet another massive success for Danish Taimoor, who appeared in a fresh and powerful avatar in the drama. The serial went on to become the most-watched Pakistani drama of 2025, cementing Danish’s position as one of the biggest stars of the industry.
Viewers especially appreciated the on-screen chemistry between Danish Taimoor and Sarah Khan, while the engaging storyline and emotional depth kept audiences hooked. After a long time, Danish delivered a layered and nuanced performance, earning praise from both fans and critics alike.
The drama opened to an extraordinary 56 million views on its first episode and concluded with 24 million views on the final episode. Throughout its run, Sher maintained an impressive average of 20 million views per episode, making it a true blockbuster of 2025.
Meem Se Mohabbat
Meem Se Mohabbat emerged as one of the most-watched Pakistani dramas of 2025, marking the much-anticipated television comeback of Ahad Raza Mir. The drama also benefited greatly from Dananeer Mobeen’s popularity, which helped attract a younger and more digitally active audience.
One of the biggest strengths—and the ultimate USP—of the show was the sizzling chemistry between the lead pair, which kept viewers emotionally invested throughout its run. The romantic narrative, combined with strong performances, ensured consistent buzz on social media and YouTube.
The drama opened strongly with 48 million views on its first episode and wrapped up with an impressive 32 million views on the final episode. Overall, Meem Se Mohabbat maintained a remarkable average of 25 million views per episode, firmly securing its place among the biggest hits of 2025.
Dayan
Dayan marked Mehwish Hayat’s return to Pakistani television after a long hiatus of nearly seven years, making the project highly anticipated even before it went on air. Her comeback alone generated significant curiosity and initial buzz among viewers.
Throughout its run, Dayan faced criticism for its unrealistic storyline, overly dramatic execution, exaggerated filmy moments, and frequent slow-motion sequences after every major twist. Despite the negative feedback, the drama managed to perform well in terms of digital numbers, proving once again that star power and curiosity can outweigh critical reception.
The drama opened with 12 million views on its first episode and concluded with 8 million views on the final episode. Overall, Dayan maintained an average of over 5 million views per episode, making it a commercial success by viewership standards in 2025.
Mohra
Mohra is another Pakistani drama that earned its place among the most-watched shows of 2025. Currently on-air on Geo TV, the drama has managed to maintain strong audience interest despite its extended run.
The show opened with an impressive 16 million views on its first episode, while the latest episode (68) stands at around 10 million views. For a long-running serial with over 50 episodes, sustaining such numbers is no small feat.
Averaging approximately 10 million views per episode, Mohra continues to attract viewers with its engaging twists and unexpected turns, proving that a gripping narrative can keep audiences hooked even in a lengthy format.
Sanwal Yaar Piya
Sanwal Yaar Piya has been one of the most highly anticipated Pakistani dramas of the past five years. After facing multiple delays and several cast changes, the project finally went on air, featuring Ahmed Ali Akbar, Feroze Khan, and Durefishan Saleem in key roles—instantly drawing massive attention.
With Ahmed Ali Akbar’s powerful portrayal of Sanwal, the drama quickly won over audiences and emerged as one of the most-watched dramas of 2025. Strong performances, emotional depth, and high curiosity surrounding the long-awaited project have contributed to its sustained popularity.
The drama debuted with an impressive 24 million views on its first episode, while the latest episode currently stands at around 10 million views. Despite still being on-air, Sanwal Yaar Piya is already averaging approximately 10 million views per episode, a remarkable achievement that highlights its strong viewer engagement.
Judwaa
Judwaa turned out to be another massive hit Pakistani drama of 2025, driven largely by the popularity of fan-favorite Aina Asif. Despite featuring a predictable and rehashed storyline, the drama resonated strongly with audiences and performed exceptionally well in terms of viewership.
The show’s popularity translated into impressive digital numbers. Episode 1 currently stands at 43 million views, while the final episode has garnered 17 million views. Throughout its run, Judwaa maintained a strong average of approximately 20 million views per episode, making it one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
The drama’s consistent performance once again highlighted that audience connection and star appeal often outweigh originality when it comes to achieving mass popularity.
Jama Taqseem
Jama Taqseem is a currently on-air Pakistani drama that has emerged as a dark horse for Hum TV in 2025. With no heavy hype at the start, the drama gradually won over viewers through its simple yet deeply relatable portrayal of a joint family and the everyday challenges faced by its members.
The realistic narrative struck a chord with audiences, turning Jama Taqseem into a consistent performer on digital platforms. The drama’s first episode stands at 10 million views, while the latest aired episode has garnered around 6 million views, impressive numbers for a content-driven family drama.
Thanks to its steady growth and emotional relatability, Jama Taqseem has become another audience favorite of 2025, proving that strong storytelling can still triumph without relying on over-the-top elements.
Iqtidar
Iqtidar is a Pakistani drama that captured audience attention with its fresh on-screen pairing of Ali Raza and Anmol Baloch. Their performances and chemistry were widely appreciated, earning them immense popularity among viewers. Alongside them, Shahnawaz Shah and Mehrunisa added significant depth to the storyline, turning what could have been a typical plot into a memorable and engaging drama. The show’s first episode attracted an impressive 42 million views, reflecting strong audience interest from the start. Over the course of its run, the drama maintained a large following, concluding with 17 million views for its final episode. Despite some criticisms about dragging storylines in later episodes, Iqtidar was a major success, consistently drawing high viewership and becoming a fan favorite in Pakistani television.
Main Manto Nahi Hoon
Main Manto Nahi Hoon emerged as one of the most criticised Pakistani dramas of the year. The show began with a strong premise that intrigued viewers, but later episodes failed to maintain the same momentum, leading to increased disappointment among fans. Despite the decline in storytelling quality, the drama maintained a decent viewership, starting with 14 million views for its first episode and concluding with 7 million views for the finale. On average, each episode garnered around 6–7 million views, reflecting steady but reduced audience engagement over time.
Do Kinaray
Do Kinaray became a dark horse hit for Green TV. While it started as a typical Pakistani drama, Momina Iqbal’s performance as the stylish and toxic Dureshehwar made the show stand out, earning her widespread fan admiration. The drama maintained steady viewership throughout its 65-episode run, beginning with 8 million views for the first episode and concluding with 7 million views for the finale, consistently keeping audiences engaged.
Parwarish
Parwarish emerged as one of the major Pakistani dramas of 2025, specifically resonating with a younger audience. The show was praised for its realistic and natural portrayal of issues faced by the younger generation, making it relatable and engaging. The drama made a strong start, with episode 1 garnering 30 million views, reflecting massive initial interest. Over its run, it maintained a solid viewership, concluding with 9 million views for the final episode. Its combination of relevant storytelling and strong performances made Parwarish a significant hit for both audiences and critics alike.
Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi
Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi was a groundbreaking Pakistani drama that introduced a fresh genre to local television, blending horror and comedy in a way rarely seen before. Fans enjoyed the story and connected with all the characters, while the show’s impressive VFX work set a new standard for Pakistani dramas. The drama launched with 10 million views for its first episode and concluded with 6 million views for the finale, maintaining an average of 5–6 million views per episode, making it a consistently popular and innovative series.
Aas Paas
Aas Paas was a standout Ramadan drama of 2025, starring Ali Ansari and Laiba Khan. Despite airing alongside more hyped shows, it won over audiences with its engaging storyline and strong performances. The drama kicked off with 39 million views for its first episode and concluded in two parts, with the final episodes receiving 18 million and 21 million views respectively, demonstrating its consistent popularity throughout the season.
Pamaal
Pamaal is a trending Pakistani drama starring Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar, inspired by a true story. The drama follows Malika (Saba Qamar), who marries her dream man, Raza (Usman Mukhtar), only to uncover his controlling, possessive, and emotionally abusive side. Told through flashbacks and Malika’s narration, the show delves into marital trauma, psychological manipulation, and the journey of reclaiming self-worth, drawing strong parallels to the themes explored in Kankar. The gripping storyline and powerful performances have made it a must-watch drama in 2025.
