Kerala State Lottery conducts Samrudhi SM-79 draw with ₹1 crore jackpot
The Samrudhi SM-79 lottery draw was held on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram with prizes reaching up to ₹1 crore.
The Kerala State Lottery Department conducted the live Samrudhi SM-79 draw on Sunday, 1 November 2026. According to Mathrubhumi, the event took place at 3 pm at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram.
The draw featured a top prize of ₹1 crore. Other major payouts included a second prize of ₹25 lakh and a third prize of ₹5 lakh. Independent judges oversaw the process to ensure transparency.
Winners must surrender their tickets within 30 days of the draw. Prizes up to ₹5,000 can be redeemed through any authorised lottery vendor in Kerala.
For amounts up to ₹1 lakh, Kerala residents can claim prizes at District Lottery Offices, while non-residents must contact the Directorate of State Lotteries. Prizes between ₹1 lakh and ₹20 lakh are handled by the Deputy Director of State Lotteries.
Claims exceeding ₹20 lakh must be submitted to the Director of State Lotteries in Thiruvananthapuram. Required documentation includes the signed original ticket, a self-attested PAN card copy, photo ID, a passport photo attested by a gazetted officer, and a filled claim form with a revenue stamp.