Vinayak Joshi to work with Puneeth after 12 years

After riding high on the success of his stint in the Kannada reality show, Bigg Boss (hosted by Sudeep), radio jockey-turned-actor Vinayak Joshi is all set to work with Sandalwood star Puneeth Rajkumar after a gap of 12 years.
An excited Vinayak says, "I will be playing Puneeth's friend in Ninnindale. We will be working together after a gap of 12 years after Appu. I am pretty excited." The actor will begin shooting for his portions from September 3 in New York.Puneeth's Ninnindale recently confirmed the female lead. Model Erica Fernandez is roped in to play the female lead opposite Puneeth in the film.
Meanwhile, Vinayak will also be seen in a pivotal role in Upendra-Ragini Dwivedi's film (which was then calledBasavanna). "I play the role of an undercover agent in the film," he says, adding, "I am off to Thailand for the shoot tomorrow. I am looking forward for the shoot."