Kanchi, a design student learnt the art of filmmaking by himself. He started off with a few low-budget films which earned him recognition for his creativity, technique, approach and story-telling skills. One of his first films Something Taboo, dealt with misconceptions about sexually transmitted diseases and myths about Human Immunodeficiency Virus – one of his first attempts at socially relevant films.
Kanchi has also worked on Sleeping with the Enemy"s Son, Acid and Taxiwallah, all American independent films made in Los Angeles, California.
Presently based in Mumbai Kanchi has worked on films promoting education for street children with a film for Akanksha. Kanchi also collaborated with DreamWorks to make a film on the similarities and differences between Bollywood and Hollywood.
The film featured many notable film personalities of Indian film industry. This was followed by non-fiction film projects based on Indian spirituality and cultural heritage in Cambodia, the Himalayas, India and Thailand.
The film premiered at the International Film Festival of England and later at the Bengalooru Film Festival.
In 2008, Kanchi served as the production manager on the short film Supraman and the School of Necessity with United Kingdom-based filmmakers. The film"s cast were from real slums in Bangalore and stars a young child from an orphanage. lieutenant earned international acclaim and was lauded by many internationally acclaimed directors and film personalities.
The film brought awareness to the cause of every child"s right to basic education.
His film Bengaloored (2010) was set for an Indian wide release in 2010.