Karunya KR-716 Lottery Results: Did You Win the ₹1 Crore?

The moment everyone has been waiting for is finally here! The Kerala State Lottery Department has officially announced the results for the much-anticipated Karunya KR-716 lottery. The live draw, held this Saturday afternoon at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, has turned someone's dream into a reality with a life-changing first prize of ₹1 crore. Grab your tickets, because we've got the full list of winning numbers right here.

Key Highlights

• ✓ The grand first prize for the Karunya KR-716 lottery is a staggering ₹1 crore.
• ✓ The lucky first prize ticket number is KC 954960.
• ✓ The draw took place at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram this Saturday.
• ✓ Winners have a strict 30-day window from the draw date to submit their prize claims.
• ✓ Verification of winning numbers against the official Kerala Government Gazette is mandatory.

The Headlining Winners: Who Won Big?

Let's get straight to the heart of the matter—the top prizes! One incredibly lucky person is now holding a ticket worth a massive ₹1 crore. Imagine the feeling of checking your ticket and seeing this number: KC 954960. That's the one! It’s important to remember that this prize is subject to a 30% tax deduction, but it's still an absolutely phenomenal amount of money.

But the good news doesn't stop there. The second prize is an impressive ₹25 lakh, which went to the holder of ticket number KJ 409848. Following closely is the third prize of ₹10 lakh, claimed by ticket number KJ 741983. Huge congratulations to these top winners! Even if your ticket didn't match the grand prize, there's a consolation prize of ₹5,000 for tickets with the same number but from a different series.

💡 What's Interesting: If you've won the first or second prize, you can't just mail your ticket in through standard post. You are required to surrender it either in person or via insured registered post to the Director of State Lotteries to ensure it's handled securely.

More Chances to Win: Check Your Numbers!

Don't be disheartened if you didn't snag one of the top three prizes. The Karunya lottery is known for spreading the wealth, with hundreds of other cash prizes. It's time to check your ticket carefully, because you might still be a winner! Let's break down the other prize tiers.

Fourth & Fifth Prize Winners

A very respectable Fourth Prize of ₹5,000 was awarded to 20 lucky ticket holders. Go through this list carefully, you might be one of them!

• ✓ 0160, 0248, 1361, 1906, 3579, 3662, 4130, 4655, 4674, 4952, 5631, 5992, 6492, 6814, 6934, 7529, 7877, 8079, 8202, 9751

Next up, the Fifth Prize of ₹2,000 went to six winners. Here are the winning numbers:

• ✓ 1650, 3010, 3733, 5521, 7301, 9417

Sixth and Seventh Prize Details

The winning didn't stop there. A prize of ₹1,000 was given to 30 different ticket numbers. It’s a long list, so take your time and check each one.

• ✓ 0037, 0667, 1278, 1330, 1659, 1895, 2321, 2869, 2878, 2984, 3633, 4309, 4573, 4708, 5015, 5092, 5249, 5268, 5474, 5643, 6390, 7298, 7485, 7777, 7819, 7994, 8266, 8572, 8739, 8902

For the Seventh Prize, a whopping 76 tickets won ₹500 each. This is where many people find a happy surprise! Here are the numbers:

• ✓ 0221, 0438, 0615, 0708, 0805, 0898, 0991, 1035, 1063, 1784, 1892, 2029, 2071, 2135, 2503, 2570, 2597, 2661, 2713, 2913, 3095, 3319, 3390, 3510, 3600, 3644, 3719, 3929, 4170, 4221, 4281, 4437, 4473, 4481, 4712, 4718, 5004, 5202, 5299, 5751, 6063, 6212, 6530, 6595, 6612, 6621, 6708, 6842, 7049, 7390, 7417, 7551, 7625, 8148, 8253, 8293, 8375, 8451, 8453, 8527, 8899, 8911, 8924, 8981, 9078, 9208, 9329, 9476, 9492, 9523, 9536, 9577, 9597, 9771, 9784, 9998

Rounding Out the Prizes: Eighth and Ninth Tiers

The chances keep coming! There were 92 winners for the Eighth Prize, each getting ₹200. It might cover your next few lottery tickets! Check this extensive list:

• ✓ 0066, 0089, 0137, 0213, 0250, 0609, 0679, 0757, 1051, 1277, 1470, 1480, 1566, 1571, 1607, 1818, 2039, 2096, 2444, 2546, 2617, 2628, 2691, 2829, 3122, 3161, 3338, 3367, 3419, 3452, 3502, 3670, 3770, 3802, 3840, 4292, 4410, 4508, 4538, 4619, 4658, 4886, 4911, 5020, 5046, 5096, 5119, 5247, 5339, 5405, 5522, 5615, 5761, 6020, 6099, 6100, 6133, 6275, 6298, 6567, 6661, 6673, 6836, 6933, 7113, 7503, 7568, 7606, 7851, 8013, 8436, 8697, 8699, 8755, 8782, 8799, 8986, 9050, 9102, 9106, 9153, 9233, 9359, 9409, 9431, 9473, 9670, 9701, 9744, 9824, 9830, 9942

And finally, the Ninth Prize awarded ₹100 to an incredible 144 ticket holders. It’s always worth checking for these smaller prizes. Here's the final list of winners:

• ✓ 0024, 0233, 0404, 0416, 0580, 0598, 0650, 0654, 0657, 0710, 0947, 0977, 1016, 1130, 1252, 1254, 1300, 1328, 1349, 1431, 1514, 1636, 1690, 1691, 1720, 1780, 1915, 1984, 2005, 2006, 2168, 2195, 2235, 2242, 2340, 2366, 2376, 2387, 2391, 2579, 2667, 2672, 2827, 2884, 2904, 3027, 3070, 3170, 3208, 3432, 3588, 3647, 3650, 3812, 3886, 3967, 4082, 4112, 4247, 4375, 4429, 4440, 4458, 4491, 4506, 4526, 4537, 4570, 4660, 4777, 4824, 4839, 5026, 5260, 5292, 5508, 5509, 5634, 5729, 5847, 5875, 5968, 6110, 6293, 6349, 6450, 6781, 6787, 6789, 6848, 6970, 7138, 7184, 7208, 7240, 7294, 7381, 7397, 7411, 7497, 7517, 7544, 7709, 7763, 8000, 8008, 8015, 8019, 8049, 8057, 8060, 8087, 8121, 8222, 8382, 8412, 8427, 8468, 8702, 8764, 8778, 8803, 8805, 8816, 8872, 8925, 8942, 9125, 9165, 9209, 9294, 9334, 9349, 9384, 9385, 9413, 9635, 9649, 9838, 9840, 9882, 9888, 9906, 9985

I Won! What's Next? (The Important Steps)

So, you've double-checked and triple-checked, and your ticket number is on one of these lists. Congratulations! Now, let's talk about the crucial next steps to claim your winnings. The most important thing to know is that you have a 30-day window from the date of the draw to submit your claim. Don't let that deadline sneak up on you!

Before you do anything, you must verify your winning number against the results published in the official Kerala Government Gazette. This is the definitive source. Once confirmed, you can proceed with the claim. For larger prizes like the first and second, you'll need to present your winning ticket to the Director of State Lotteries in person or send it via insured registered post. For other amounts, you can submit your claim through nationalised, scheduled, state, or district co-operative banks.

When you go to make your claim, make sure you have the necessary documents. You'll need to provide a valid form of identification, like an Aadhaar or PAN card, along with your winning ticket. Following these steps carefully will ensure a smooth and successful prize claim process.

Conclusion

And that's a wrap for the Karunya KR-716 lottery draw! It's always a thrill to see so many winners, from the massive ₹1 crore grand prize down to the hundreds of smaller, but still exciting, cash awards. A huge congratulations to everyone who found their number on the list today. For everyone else, remember to check your tickets thoroughly, and for the lucky winners, be sure to follow the official claim process within the 30-day timeline. The dream of a lottery win came true for many this Saturday in Kerala.