The Kerala State Lotteries Department has officially declared the winning numbers for the Thiruvonam Bumper BR-111. The grand first prize of Rs 30 crore was claimed by ticket number TL 360615. This winning ticket was purchased in Kannur through an agent named Aneesh, associated with the Muthu Lottery Agency located in Chakkarakkal.
Draw Location and Enhanced Prize Pool
The highly anticipated draw took place on Saturday, September 26, starting at 2 PM at Gorky Bhavan, situated near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. The Thiruvonam Bumper featured an unprecedented top prize of Rs 30 crore, representing a substantial upgrade from the previous year's jackpot of Rs 25 crore. This stands as the largest single lottery prize ever created by the state's lottery board. Comprehensive winning lists were made public by 4 PM following the official verification.
Ticket Sales and Regional Demand
Despite the significant increase in the jackpot value, the ticket price remained fixed at Rs 500. Public demand was exceptionally high, leading to all 90 lakh available tickets selling out completely prior to the draw. The issuance was distributed across ten designated series: TA, TB, TC, TD, TE, TG, TH, TJ, TK, and TL. According to official distribution metrics, Palakkad registered the highest sales figures among all districts, followed closely by Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram.
Prize Structure Breakdown and Tax Deductions
The total prize pool for the BR-111 edition reached Rs 125.54 crore. Alongside the ultimate jackpot, the structure offers a second prize of Rs 1 crore each to twenty individual ticket holders. However, the top winner will not take home the entire advertised sum due to statutory taxation and deductions. A mandatory 10 percent agent commission is deducted upfront, after which the remaining amount is subject to a 30 percent income tax rate, a 4 percent health and education cess, and applicable surcharges reaching up to 37 percent for higher brackets. Consequently, the first prize winner is expected to receive an estimated net amount of Rs 15.5 crore, whereas second prize winners will retain roughly 59 percent of their winnings under lower surcharge rates.
Claim Procedure and Safety Warnings
Ticket holders are instructed to cross-check their numbers against the official Kerala Government Gazette publication. For prize amounts exceeding Rs 10,000, winners must submit their claims within a 90-day window at the Directorate of Lotteries located at Vikas Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. The claim process requires submitting self-attested copies of identity documents, including the Aadhaar card, PAN card, and relevant bank account details. Lower prize tier claims can be processed at local district lottery centers. Additionally, authorities have issued warnings alerting winners against fraudulent callers requesting advance processing fees, GST payments, or banking credentials under the guise of releasing jackpot funds.
