A ticket holder in Malappuram has emerged as the top winner of the Keralam Dhanalekshmi DL-50 lottery draw held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, claiming the first prize of ₹1 Crore. The results were announced at 3 PM and formally published on the official Keralam Lottery website by 4 PM, with agent Subash Babu T K of agency M 2783 credited for the winning ticket numbered DY 442449.
Full Prize Breakdown for Dhanalekshmi DL-50
The draw distributed prizes across nine tiers, rewarding hundreds of ticket holders across Keralam. The second prize of ₹30 Lakhs went to ticket DT 435276, sold through agent Shaju of agency R 9085, based in Irinjalakuda. The third prize of ₹5 Lakhs was awarded to ticket DU 375023, sold in Kottayam by agent C G Sajeev of agency K 5518.
Eleven tickets sharing the number 442449 across different series - DN, DO, DP, DR, DS, DT, DU, DV, DW, DX, and DZ - each received a consolation prize of ₹5,000. Beyond the top three prizes, the draw extended winnings through six additional prize categories based on the last four digits of ticket numbers:
- 4th Prize - ₹5,000: 19 four-digit endings including 0386, 0399, 0409, 0572, 0871, and others
- 5th Prize - ₹2,000: Six endings - 1905, 2816, 3608, 4179, 6639, 8220
- 6th Prize - ₹1,000: 25 endings including 1015, 1155, 1179, 1236, and others
- 7th Prize - ₹500: 76 endings across a wide spread of numbers
- 8th Prize - ₹200: 96 endings
- 9th Prize - ₹100: 138 endings
Ticket holders can verify their numbers against the full results published at keralalotteriesresults.in and keralalottery.info, both of which carry the official results shortly after each draw concludes.
How to Confirm Your Win and Claim a Prize
Winners are advised to cross-check their physical ticket carefully against the official results rather than relying solely on third-party sources. For prizes up to ₹5,000, winners may claim their amount at any authorised lottery agent. Prizes above that threshold require submission of the original winning ticket along with valid identity proof at the District Lottery Office. The first prize and other high-value awards are processed through the Directorate of Keralam State Lotteries, and winners must present their ticket within 30 days of the draw date to remain eligible for payment.
Tax deductions apply to lottery winnings as per prevailing Indian income tax regulations. Prize amounts above ₹10,000 are subject to Tax Deducted at Source, and winners should account for this before calculating their net take-home amount.
The Dhanalekshmi Draw Within Keralam's Broader Lottery Structure
The Keralam State Lottery Department, established in 1967, holds the distinction of operating India's first government-run lottery system. What began as a revenue-generation mechanism with transparency built into its design has grown into a daily institution for millions of residents. The department conducts seven weekly draws, each under a distinct name, with Dhanalekshmi being one of the Wednesday draws in the current rotation.
Every draw is conducted in the physical presence of government officials and designated public representatives, a procedural safeguard that has helped the Keralam lottery maintain its credibility over more than five decades. Results are published simultaneously in print and online, minimising the window for misinformation or fraud. This structure sets the state lottery apart from informal or unregulated gambling markets, which operate without such accountability mechanisms.
The geographic spread of this draw's winners - Malappuram for the first prize, Irinjalakuda for the second, and Kottayam for the third - reflects the broad ticket distribution network the department has built across the state. Agents operate in virtually every district, making participation accessible well beyond urban centres.
