THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The wait is finally over for millions of hopeful ticket holders across Kerala as the state lotteries department conducted the official draw for the prestigious Thiruvonam Bumper 2026.
The grand prize of ₹30 Crore has been bagged by ticket number TL 360615, with initial reports indicating that the lucky ticket was sold in the Kannur district.
Official Inauguration & Ticket Sales Record
The draw event was held at the Gorkhi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram and was inaugurated by Minister K. Muraleedharan.
This year’s bumper created history by setting a record sale of all 90 lakh printed tickets, bringing in a gross revenue of ₹450 Crore to the state exchequer.
Prize Take-Home Breakdown
While the advertised first prize stands at ₹30 Crore, the final amount credited to the winner’s bank account will be approximately ₹16.47 Crore after statutory deductions:
Agent’s Commission (10%): ₹3 Crore
Tax Deductions on Balance (₹27 Crore): ~₹10.53 Crore
(Includes Income Tax @ 30%, Surcharge @ 25%, and Health & Education Cess @ 4%)
Net Payout to Winner: ₹16.47 Crore
