Kerala’s Thiruvonam bumper lottery for 2026 is reported to have its first prize increased to ₹30 crore. Multiple outlets state that the Kerala government plans to launch the bumper draw around 17 July 2026, with the first prize raised from the previous ₹25 crore level to ₹30 crore. The ticket price is not changed, and outlets report it remains ₹500 per ticket. In addition to the revised first prize, the prize structure is adjusted. The Hindu reports changes to other prize tiers, including a revision to the third prize from ₹50 lakh to ₹25 lakh. The reported updates indicate that the government keeps ticket affordability steady while reallocating amounts across prize categories. Coverage does not indicate any change to the overall lottery concept or sale conditions beyond the prize-structure revision and the enhanced top payout. The 2026 Thiruvonam bumper lottery is expected to follow the announced launch schedule as reported.