The Karunya Plus KN 641 lottery draw was held on September 17, 2026, with live results announced at 3:00 PM, followed by the official result publication at 4:30 PM from Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. The draw marks the latest in Kerala’s state-run lottery system, offering prizes ranging from ₹1 crore down to ₹100.
The top prizes in this draw
The first prize of ₹1 crore was won by ticket PE 687207 from Ernakulam, sold through agent Lizzy Jose at agency E 12172. The second prize, worth ₹30 lakh, went to PK 282605 from Kanhangad, sold by agent A.K. Sasikumar at agency S 12723. A ₹5 lakh prize was awarded to PL 163739 from Alappuzha, handled by agent Shafeena at agency A 4387.
Consolation prizes of ₹5,000 were distributed to multiple ticket series, including PA 687207, PB 687207, and others. Smaller prizes, ₹2,000, ₹1,000, ₹500, ₹200, and ₹100, were awarded to hundreds of winning combinations, with each category listing dozens of ticket numbers.
How winners claim their prizes
Winners with prizes below ₹5,000 can collect their winnings directly from lottery shops across Kerala. For larger prizes, winners must submit their original, undamaged tickets along with valid identity proof to an authorized bank or government lottery office within the claim period. The Kerala State Lotteries Department emphasizes verifying ticket authenticity before submission.
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Tax deductions apply to all winnings: a 30% tax plus a 12% agent commission reduce the gross prize amount. Winners should confirm exact deductions with the lottery office before claiming funds.
The Kerala Lottery Barcode Scanner tool is available for participants to check ticket validity. The system allows users to scan barcodes on their tickets to verify details before claiming prizes.
A system with built-in risks
While the lottery offers life-changing sums, the structure ensures most winners receive modest payouts. The ₹1 crore and ₹30 lakh prizes are rare, while ₹5,000 and below account for the bulk of distributions. For many, the excitement of playing outweighs the slim odds of a major win, even as tax cuts and agent fees shrink net returns.
