Kerala CM VD Satheesan launches Thiruvonam Super Lottery in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on July 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) launched this year’s Thiruvonam bumper lottery, the first prize of which has now been increased to Rs 30 crore.
Mr. Satheesan unveiled the lottery at a brief function held at his office in the presence of officials of the State Lottery Directorate. Tickets will be sold starting July 20. The draw is scheduled for September 26.
The Directorate had announced the increase of the first prize from Rs 25 million to Rs 30 million just a few days ago. This is the highest prize money offered by the government-run Kerala State Lotteries in its history.
The lottery ticket price remains unchanged at ₹500.
The prize structure of the Thiruvonam Bumper is as follows: First Prize ($30 crore), Second Prize ($1 Crore each for 20 winners), Third Prize ($25 lakh for 20 winners, two in each series), Fourth Prize ($5 lakh for 10 winners, one per series), Fifth Prize ($2 lakh each for 10 winners, one per series), Sixth Prize ($5000 to 54,000 winners), Seventh Prize (₹2000 to 81,000 winners), 8th prize: ₹ 1,000 to 124,000 winners), 9th prize (₹ 500 to 275,400 winners), consolation prize (₹ 5 lakh each to nine winners).
The total prize money of this lottery is Rs 125.56 million.
The Management has warned buyers not to fall victim to scammers. They have been asked to make purchases only from recognized agents and suppliers. State Lotteries are not sold through social media platforms or digital payment links, he said.
State Lotteries are a major source of revenue for the Kerala government. Speaking in the state Legislative Assembly in July, Chief Minister VD Satheesan, who also holds the Finance portfolio, announced that the Congress-led UDF government was planning a comprehensive revamp of state lotteries. The proposed measures will include a review of the prize structure and lottery agent commission.
Additional Chief Secretary KR Jyothilal and Lotteries Director Anju KS were present at the launch of Thiruvonam Super Lottery.
Published – July 16, 2026 02:03 pm IST
