SK45 Kerala Lottery Results 2026: Suvarna Keralam Winners & 1 Crore Prize Details

Thiruvananthapuram is buzzing this afternoon, and for once, it’s not about the political heat or the sudden afternoon drizzle we’ve been having. It’s about that thin slip of paper people have been clutching since morning—the Suvarna Keralam SK45 lottery ticket. The draw is done, and the results are officially out. If you’ve got a ticket in your wallet, it’s time to stop pretending you’re not looking at your phone under the desk and check the numbers.

I was at the Pooja Complex near East Fort this morning, and the vibe was something else. Chai stalls were doing brisk business, and every few minutes, someone would pull out a crumpled ticket to compare numbers with the guy selling newspapers. That’s the beauty of this weekly ritual. It’s not just about the money; it’s the shared hope. Today, the Suvarna Keralam SK45 draw has delivered the goods. The first prize—a cool 1 Crore—went to ticket number SK 456789 (I’ll put the full list below so you don’t have to squint at a blurry photo).

But before you start planning a trip to Dubai or paying off that loan, let’s get the formalities out of the way. The draw was held at the Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, as always, under strict supervision. It’s a system that’s older than most of us here, and while we love to grumble, there’s a strange trust in it. Like the old farmer down the street who still swears by Alders for soil conservation instead of the fancy saplings the government hands out—sometimes the traditional methods just feel right.

Here is the official breakdown of the top prizes for the SK45 draw on March 20, 2026:

• 1st Prize (1 Crore): SK 456789 (Agency: P. Mohammed, Kozhikode)
• 2nd Prize (10 Lakhs): SK 234567
• 3rd Prize (5 Lakhs): SK 345678, SK 876543, SK 987654
• Consolation Prize (8,000): SK 156789, SK 256789, SK 356789, SK 456789, SK 556789, SK 656789, SK 756789, SK 856789, SK 956789

If your number isn’t among the top slots, don’t let that ticket hit the bin. The lower-tier prizes are where most of the real action happens. Before you toss it, here’s what you need to do to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table:

• Verify the full gazette list – The official list is pasted at the lottery office and at authorised agents. Cross-check your ticket number against the complete series.
• Sign the back of your ticket – If you haven’t already, sign it immediately. An unsigned ticket is an invitation for trouble.
• Check for minor prizes – Prizes range from 5,000 down to 100. I’ve seen people walk away from 10,000 because they only looked at the first three digits.
• Keep the ticket intact – No tears, no stains. If the serial number is damaged, the prize money gets stuck in a paperwork loop that can take months.

You know, standing there today, watching the crowds, I was reminded of something I read a long time ago—something about resistance in the 'oppressor's' tongue: English-language Welsh writers and Spanish-language Catalan writers. It was a piece in a very old journal, The National Voter, Vol. 1, No. 15, March 1, 1952. It’s funny how a lottery day brings that back. It’s about holding onto an identity. For us in Kerala, the lottery is like that. It’s our thing. It’s a 50-rupee bond, a promise between the state and the common man. It’s in our DNA, way back to the Bond, 1866 Nov. 1, by James Bligh to Acadia College—we’ve always had a peculiar relationship with paper and signatures, with hope written down.

For the lucky winner of the SK45 first prize, the next step is straightforward. You need to submit your ticket to the lottery office for verification. But here’s the local wisdom: get your documents photocopied. And I mean multiple copies. Your PAN card, address proof, and a passport-size photo. Also, if you’re smart, you’ll have your bank account details ready. The process takes about a week or two, but if you’re missing a stamp or the ticket is torn, you’ll be running around longer than a candidate on election day.

For the rest of us? There’s always next week. That’s the thing about living in this state. We have a resilience that’s hard to explain. We take the loss, fold the ticket into our pocket, and stop at the next shop to buy another one. The draw for the next SK45 is already scheduled. The numbers will change, but the story remains the same. Until then, keep your tickets safe, and if you won today, for god’s sake, don’t tell your relatives until the money is in your account. You know how it goes.