The Kerala State Lottery Department announced the results of the Dhanalekshmi DL-18 bumper draw today, September 17, 2025. The draw, part of the state's weekly lottery series, took place at 3 PM at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram. Lottery enthusiasts eagerly awaited the results, with the first prize being a whopping ₹1 crore.

Dhanalekshmi DL-18 Winners

The winner of the first prize of ₹1 crore is ticket number DS 195753, sold in Malappuram. The second prize of ₹30 lakh was won by ticket number DV 256044, which was sold in Ernakulam. The third prize of ₹5 lakh was won by ticket number DU 807077, sold in Pattambi.

A consolation prize of ₹5,000 will be awarded to ticket numbers in the remaining series: DN 195753, DO 195753, DP 195753, DR 195753, DT 195753, DU 195753, DV 195753, DW 195753, DX 195753, DY 195753, and DZ 195753.

The fourth prize of ₹5,000 was awarded to the following numbers: 0346, 0466, 1001, 1459, 2014, 2525, 2672, 3203, 3224, 3320, 3420, 3630, 4087, 4384, 4472, 4822, 4952, 7327, 7441, 8980. The fifth prize of ₹2,000 was awarded to the following numbers: 1618, 2091, 3064, 4081, 4396, 9405. The sixth prize of ₹1,000 was awarded to the following numbers: 0143, 0191, 0553, 0695, 0701, 1562, 2120, 2769, 2832, 3282, 4117, 4162. Further prize details can be found on the Kerala State Lottery Department's official website.

How to Claim Prizes

Winners must verify their ticket numbers with the official results published in the Kerala Government Gazette. Prize claims must be submitted within 30 days of the draw date, according to the Kerala State Lotteries Department. Winners of the first and second prizes must surrender their tickets in person or via insured registered post to the Director of State Lotteries. Claims can also be submitted through nationalized, scheduled, state, or district co-operative banks with the necessary documents. Claimants must provide valid identification, such as an Aadhaar or PAN card, when submitting their winning ticket.

Prizes up to ₹5,000 can be claimed from authorized lottery agents. Prizes up to ₹1 lakh can be claimed from District Lottery Offices.

About the Kerala State Lotteries

The Kerala State Lottery is one of India's most trusted and transparent lottery systems. The lottery department conducts seven weekly draws. The cost of a Dhanalekshmi DL-18 ticket is ₹50. The draw is represented by the code “DL,” followed by the draw number.