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{{Short description|Indian writer, actor and director}}
{{Family name hatnote|Koduri|lang=Telugu}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = S. S. Kanchi
| image = SS_Kanchi.jpeg
| caption =
| birth_name = Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta Kanchi
| birth_place = Andhra Pradesh, India
| occupation = {{hlist|Writer|Actor|Director}}
| years_active = 2001–present
| relatives =
* [[Siva Shakthi Datta]] (father)
* [[M. M. Keeravani]] (brother)
* [[Kalyani Malik]] (brother)
* [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] (uncle)
* [[S. S. Rajamouli]] (cousin)
* [[M. M. Srilekha]] (cousin)
}}

'''S. S. Kanchi''' is an Indian writer, actor and director known for his work in [[Telugu cinema]] and television. He is recognised for his contributions as a writer and supporting actor in the acclaimed Telugu sitcom ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]'' and for his roles in films such as ''[[Sye (2004 film)|Sye]]'' (2004) and ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010). He is a member of the prominent [[List of South Indian film families#Koduri family|Koduri family]], which includes film personalities such as music composer [[M. M. Keeravani]], director [[S. S. Rajamouli]], and screenwriter [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]].

== Early life ==
Kanchi was born in Andhra Pradesh, India, into the Koduri family, which has roots in Telugu cinema. He is the son of lyricist and writer Siva Shakthi Datta. His elder brother is composer M. M. Keeravani, while his younger brother is music director Kalyani Malik. He is also the nephew of screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad and cousin of filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli.

Growing up in a creative household surrounded by writers, composers and filmmakers influenced his interest in storytelling and acting from a young age.<ref>{{cite web |title=S. S. Rajamouli Profile |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1442514/ |website=IMDb}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Television ===
Kanchi gained prominence through his work on the Telugu sitcom ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]'' (2001–2007).
He contributed as:
* a **writer** for several episodes, and
* an **actor**, playing **Ambhujanabham**, the strict and humorous boss of the protagonist in the early episodes.<ref name="Amrutham">{{cite web |title=Amrutham – Full Cast & Crew |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6973718/fullcredits |website=IMDb |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>

He has also been associated with various projects under **Just Yellow Media**, contributing to writing, creative development and concept work.<ref name="JustYellow">{{cite web |title=Just Yellow Media – Creative Team |url=https://justyellowmedia.in/ |website=Just Yellow Media |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>

=== Film ===
Kanchi has appeared in several Telugu films in comedic and supporting roles.
Notable acting credits include:
* ''[[Sye (2004 film)|Sye]]'' (2004) – supporting role<ref name="IMDbActor">{{cite web |title=S. S. Kanchi – Acting Credits |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4034632/ |website=IMDb |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>
* ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010) – supporting role<ref name="BMS">{{cite web |title=S. S. Kanchi – Filmography |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/s-s-kanchi/IEIN013869 |website=BookMyShow |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>
* ''[[Amrutham Chandamamalo]]'' (2014) – cameo
* ''Mathu Vadalara'' (2019) – supporting role<ref name="ElCinema">{{cite web |title=S. S. Kanchi – Filmography |url=https://elcinema.com/en/person/2207098/filmography/ |website=ElCinema |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>
* ''Dear Comrade'' (2019) – supporting appearance<ref name="ElCinema" />

=== Writing and direction ===
In addition to acting, Kanchi has contributed significantly as a writer and creative consultant.

His writing credits include:
* ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]'' (2001–2007) – writer<ref name="Amrutham" />
* ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010) – story contributor<ref name="MaryadaStory">{{cite news |title=Maryada Ramanna: Behind the scenes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/maryada-ramanna-facts/articleshow/ |work=The Times of India |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>
* ''[[Eega]]'' (2012) – writing department (additional story inputs)<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news |title=Rajamouli's brother Kanchi joins Social Media |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rajamoulis-brother-kanchi-joins-social-media/articleshow/36721545.cms |work=The Hindu |date=7 September 2013 |access-date=26 November 2025}}</ref>
* ''[[Amrutham Chandamamalo]]'' (2014) – story, screenplay and dialogue team<ref name="IMDbWriter">{{cite web |title=S. S. Kanchi – Writing Credits |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4034632/fullcredits |website=IMDb |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>
* ''Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham'' (2014) – story basis (Tamil remake of ''Maryada Ramanna'')<ref name="VPA">{{cite web |title=Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham – Credits |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3822366/ |website=IMDb |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>

He has also contributed to various comedy and concept-driven projects under Just Yellow Media.<ref name="JustYellow" />

== Personal life ==
S. S. Kanchi is part of the Koduri–Rajamouli family, one of the most influential film families in Telugu cinema.
His close relatives include:
* **Father:** [[Siva Shakthi Datta]] – lyricist
* **Brothers:** [[M. M. Keeravani]] and [[Kalyani Malik]] – music composers
* **Uncle:** [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] – screenwriter
* **Cousins:** [[S. S. Rajamouli]] (director), [[M. M. Srilekha]] (composer), and Raja Koduri (tech executive)
* **Nephews:** [[Kaala Bhairava]] (singer–composer), [[Sri Simha]] (actor), and [[S. S. Karthikeya]] (filmmaker)

== Filmography ==

=== As actor ===
* ''[[Sye (2004 film)|Sye]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010)<ref name="The Hindu"/>
* ''[[Amrutham Chandamamalo]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]'' (2019)<ref name="ElCinema" />
* ''[[Dear Comrade]]'' (2019)<ref name="ElCinema" />
* ''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]'' (2022) as sex doctor
* ''[[Little Hearts (2025 film)|Little Hearts]]'' (2025) as Khatyayini's father

=== Television ===
* ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]'' (2001–2007) – Writer; Actor (Ambhujanabham)<ref name="Amrutham" />

=== As writer ===
* ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]'' (2001–2007)<ref name="Amrutham" />
* ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010) – story<ref name="MaryadaStory" />
* ''[[Eega]]'' (2012) – writing department<ref name="The Hindu"/>
* ''[[Amrutham Chandamamalo]]'' (2014) – screenplay & dialogue
* ''Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham'' (2014) – original story basis<ref name="VPA" />
* Various Just Yellow Media comedy projects<ref name="JustYellow" />

== See also ==
* [[List of South Indian film families#Koduri family|Koduri family]]
* [[M. M. Keeravani]]
* [[S. S. Rajamouli]]
* [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|4034632}}

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[[Category:Telugu-language writers]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian screenwriters]]
[[Category:Indian male screenwriters]]
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