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The draw for the Karunya Lottery KR 728 was held on Saturday, 25 October 2025, giving hopeful ticket-holders across Kerala another shot at the big prize. Though the full winning numbers list is still being confirmed, many key details of the draw are now available — including timing, prize structure, and how winners can claim their prize. Below is a detailed rundown of everything you should know for KR 728.
What is the Karunya Lottery?
The Karunya Lottery is a weekly draw run by the Kerala State Lotteries Department. It takes place on Saturdays. The top prize has typically been ₹1 crore (₹10 million), with additional prizes for the 2nd, 3rd tiers and many lower-tier winners. Recently, for example, the KR 727 draw (18 October 2025) had a first prize of ₹1 crore.
For KR 728, the draw was slated for 25 October 2025 at the standard venue of Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram.
Date, Time & Venue
- Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Time: Draw begins at 3:00 pm IST (live updates often from 2:55 pm)
- Venue: Gorky Bhavan, Near Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram
These facts align with recent draws by the department.
Prize Structure & What to Expect
While the official full list for KR 728 has yet to be published, we can rely on recent history for likely prize tiers:
- 1st Prize: ₹1 crore (one ticket)
- 2nd Prize: Around ₹30 lakh (one ticket)
- 3rd Prize: Around ₹5 lakh (one ticket)
- Consolation Prize: ₹5,000 for tickets matching the 1st-prize number but different series
- Other lower prizes: ₹5,000, ₹2,000, ₹1,000, ₹500, ₹200, ₹100 for varying levels of number-match (last digits etc)
These figures mirror the pattern from other weekly lotteries in Kerala.
For example, KR-727 recognised a first prize winner KV 708982 (Neyyattinkara) on 18 October 2025 with ₹1 crore.
How to Check Your Ticket & Claim If You Win
Step-by-Step Checking
- Wait for the official result PDF from the Kerala State Lotteries Department.
- Match your ticket’s number and series code exactly to the published winning code. Even a different series when the prize is “common to all series” may mean consolation only.
- Ensure your ticket is intact, legible, and shows the correct draw name “KR 728”.
Claiming the Prize
- If your prize is ₹5,000 or less, you may claim at an authorised lottery retailer in Kerala.
- For prizes above ₹5,000, you typically must:
- Sign the back of your ticket.
- Fill out the claim form.
- Attach valid photo ID (Aadhaar / voter ID / passport) and bank passbook copy.
- Submit it at the District Lottery Office or the Directorate, according to rules.
- Be aware of deadlines: the ticket must be submitted within the time-limit specified (often 90 days from draw).
- Deduction: Income tax or any liable deductions will apply before prize disbursement.
Why This Draw Matters
- Life-changing big prize: Winning ₹1 crore can dramatically alter personal circumstances — from paying off debts to securing education or property.
- Wide participation: Because tickets are relatively low cost and draw is widely publicised, participants come from all districts of Kerala.
- Transparency and trust: The weekly schedule, fixed venue and publicly published results help maintain confidence among ticket-holders.
- Social welfare link: Profits from the state lottery scheme help fund welfare programmes — making participation both hopeful and socially contributive.
Things to Keep in Mind & Be Cautious About
- Only purchase physical tickets from authorised sellers in Kerala. Online or out-of-state purchases may not be valid.
- Confirm the draw name exactly: here it’s “Karunya KR 728 draw 25/10/2025”. Tickets of older draws (KR 727, KR 726 etc) are not valid for this draw.
- Keep your ticket safe until the claim process is complete. Avoid damage, folding or defacing your ticket which may render it invalid.
- After draw, verify results only from the official government gazette or the Directorate’s website — beware of third-party sites with incomplete data.
- Don’t share full ticket numbers publicly before you claim — this helps protect against malpractice.
- Winning is a chance, not a guarantee — play responsibly and within your budget.
What Happens After the Draw
- If you win, act fast: check results, sign your ticket, gather required documents, and submit claim before the deadline.
- If you don’t win, don’t lose hope: keep your ticket safe anyway (in case of delayed results) and prepare for the next weekly draw. The Karunya draw recurs each Saturday, offering fresh opportunity.
Summary
On 25 October 2025, the Karunya KR 728 lottery draw took place at 3:00 pm at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Participants held onto hopes of winning the top prize of around ₹1 crore with additional substantial prizes in the 2nd and 3rd tiers. If you hold a ticket for KR 728, check your number carefully when the official list is out, match the series, keep your ticket safe and follow the claim process if you’re a winner. If not, there’s always next week’s draw. Wishing good luck, and remember to play responsibly.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Final winning numbers, prize breakdown and claim rules must be verified via the Kerala State Lotteries Department’s official publication.
